Prior to 2014, many federal courts applied a “presumption of prudence" standard when evaluating a fiduciary's decision to offer employer stock as an investment option under their company’s retirement plan. However, Fifth Third Bancorp v. Dudenhoeffer, drastically changed this, as the U.S. Supreme Continue Reading
Agudath Israel of America Yeshiva Summit | HR 102: Maximizing Benefits – A Guide to Benefits, Parsonage, QTR, ERISA, and The NY Pension Law
Quick Details Session Overview On Thursday, February 6, Alan Hahn (Partner/Co-Chair, Benefits + Compensation) will join Yisroel Kilstein (Roth&Co) at the Agudath Israel of America Yeshiva Summit on a panel titled "HR 102: Maximizing Benefits - A Guide to Benefits, Parsonage, QTR, ERISA, Continue Reading
Opportunities and Risks of Using AI in Employee Benefits Administration
The Bottom Line The emergence of generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology offers significant opportunities in the field of employee benefits, for both employers and their employees, including: Despite the promise that generative AI technology holds for benefits administration, Continue Reading
D+G Breakfast Seminar | Risks May Be Bigger Than They Appear: A Rearview Look at 2023 Labor and Employment Law Changes and a Guide to Potential 2024 Obstacles
Quick Details Session Overview The frenzied pace of changes to labor and employment laws that we saw in 2023 at all levels—federal, state and local—show no signs of slowing down in 2024. In this seminar, Davis+Gilbert attorneys will help you get a 360-degree view of potential risks: Continue Reading
Employee Relations Law Journal | The Need for Employers To Get ”Control” of IRS Controlled Group Rules
Business owners have wide discretion in determining the best corporate structure to use in setting up their businesses. Some use a single entity, while others use multiple entities, which can take the form of corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies. Regardless of form, however, Continue Reading
Strafford Webinar | “Cybersecurity and ERISA Retirement Plans: Risks and Best Practices for Plan Sponsors and Fiduciaries”
Quick Details Date | October 25, 2023Location | Webinar Session Overview In this session, Mark E. Bokert and two other panelists provide guidance to benefit counsel on trends in data breaches in ERISA retirement plans. The panel will discuss the scope of fiduciary obligations to prevent Continue Reading
D+G Hosted Event | 2023 Employment & Benefits Update: A New Regulatory World Emerges
The Quick Details Session Overview This year has already brought significant legal developments and HR compliance challenges for companies under both federal and New York State law. Consequences to employers for noncompliance with new requirements can be costly and include private Continue Reading
Danos Group | Supporting Mental Health Practices in the Workplace
Quick Details Date | May 17, 12:00 PM ET Location | Online Presenter Session Overview As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, this webinar will feature a panel of senior professionals and leaders in the employment law, financial services and public health arenas. As one of these Continue Reading
Wesleyan Lawyers Association | Navigating Mental Health Accommodations in the Workplace
Quick Details Date | May 9, 6:00 PM ET Location | Hybrid Presenter Session Overview The COVID-19 pandemic accentuated sensitive, critical mental health issues—especially in the workplace. Workers and employers are grappling with shifting return to office policies and protocols while Continue Reading
Strafford Webinar | Avoiding Employee Benefits Pitfalls When Making Workforce Reductions: Section 409A, 401(k) Plans, Health and Welfare Plans
Quick Details Date | April 18 Location | Online Presenter Session Overview This CLE webinar will provide ERISA counsel guidance on a variety of employee benefit issues when companies are making changes to their workforce. Speakers will discuss how workforce modifications can run Continue Reading