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Yesterday Groom Law Groups Mark Nielsen addressed the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans Washington legislative update, saying health reform watchers are still hoping for more and better guidance on ACA rules and standards.
A Globorforce report found that 69% of employees polled would work harder if they were better recognized. Christopher W. Cabrera, founder and CEO, Xactly Corporation, advises employers and HR professionals on how to develop robust recognition programs for their employees. By aligning technology and gamification with incentives and by measuring results, he believes that workers productivity levels and their loyalty to the company will flourish.
A head Labor Department official said Monday that the department cannot provide as much clarity or answer questions about the Affordable Care Act as people are seeking due to elements of the law.

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Seventh Circuit addresses whether financial service provider is ERISA fiduciary
The court observed that a person is a fiduciary only to the extent it exercises authority or control over plan assets in a case involving a small prosthetic limbs manufacturer and American United Life.