http://ebn.benefitnews.com/rssfeed?tagValue=EBN-Compliance-LawsRegulations&tagType=100&sectionName=null&topicName=null&feedType=rss&assetType=ARTICLE RSS feed for EBN-Compliance-LawsRegulations http://ebn.benefitnews.com/asset/article/611241/Can-liability-exist-rollover-distributions.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null While employers continue to evaluate the impact of the recent Supreme Court decision in LaRue v. DeWolff, Boberg & Assoc., which established an individual cause of action under ERISA, the litigation involving retirement plans continues without any end in sight. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 18:13:00 GMT http://ebn.benefitnews.com/asset/article/611241/Can-liability-exist-rollover-distributions.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-07-01T18:13:00Z http://ebn.benefitnews.com/asset/article/610091/Checklist-curtailing-audit-costs.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:54:00 GMT http://ebn.benefitnews.com/asset/article/610091/Checklist-curtailing-audit-costs.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-07-01T17:54:00Z http://ebn.benefitnews.com/asset/article/609991/HSA-substantiation-bill-passes-House.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null The U.S. House recently passed a bill that would require health savings account trustees to report any unsubstantiated amount paid from the account in the preceding year. Despite President Bush's threatened veto, industry insiders have their hackles up. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:42:00 GMT http://ebn.benefitnews.com/asset/article/609991/HSA-substantiation-bill-passes-House.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-07-01T17:42:00Z http://ebn.benefitnews.com/asset/article/609961/401k-fees-front-burner-DOL-Congress.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null Legislators and federal agencies plan to concentrate their efforts on addressing excessive 401(k) fees, and employers can expect to see new guidance on several retirement-related topics soon. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:35:00 GMT http://ebn.benefitnews.com/asset/article/609961/401k-fees-front-burner-DOL-Congress.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-07-01T17:35:00Z http://ebn.benefitnews.com/asset/article/609931/Whats-next-health-care-reform.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null Employers of all sizes buzzed about everything from the upcoming election to the Iraq war during the Washington Legislative Update in May, sponsored by the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans. Naturally, pending health care legislation was on the forefront of everyone's minds. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:28:00 GMT http://ebn.benefitnews.com/asset/article/609931/Whats-next-health-care-reform.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-07-01T17:28:00Z http://ebn.benefitnews.com/asset/article/615151/Supreme-Court-rules-age-discrimination-and.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null On June 19, the Supreme Court handed down two decisions that go to the heart of benefit plan design. One deals with the potential conflict that exists when a claims fiduciary has a financial interest in claims decisions, and the other with age discrimination in pension plans. Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:04:00 GMT http://ebn.benefitnews.com/asset/article/615151/Supreme-Court-rules-age-discrimination-and.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-06-24T20:04:00Z http://ebn.benefitnews.com/asset/article/604101/Paid-leave-approved-New-Jersey.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null On May 2, New Jersey's governor signed The Paid Family Leave Law, making New Jersey the third state, along with California and Washington, to guarantee paid leave for family members needing time off from work to care for sick relatives or a new child. Sun, 15 Jun 2008 20:08:00 GMT http://ebn.benefitnews.com/asset/article/604101/Paid-leave-approved-New-Jersey.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-06-15T20:08:00Z http://ebn.benefitnews.com/asset/article/603401/Ask-Auditor-TPA-software-showing-big.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null Years ago, a large part of the core claims administration activities conducted by third-party administrators were done manually, without any type of health care software. Sun, 15 Jun 2008 15:07:00 GMT http://ebn.benefitnews.com/asset/article/603401/Ask-Auditor-TPA-software-showing-big.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-06-15T15:07:00Z http://ebn.benefitnews.com/asset/article/605171/tax-break-funding-HSAs-via-IRAs.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null Owners of individual retirement accounts that are enrolled in a high-deductible health plan can now shift IRA funds to a HSA, without facing a tax penalty. The Internal Revenue Service recently issued Notice 2008-51, which provides guidance on a qualified HSA funding distribution from an IRA or a Roth IRA. Mon, 09 Jun 2008 14:56:00 GMT http://ebn.benefitnews.com/asset/article/605171/tax-break-funding-HSAs-via-IRAs.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-06-09T14:56:00Z http://ebn.benefitnews.com/asset/article/589251/401k-fees-front-burner-DOL-Congress.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null Legislators and federal agencies plan to concentrate their efforts on addressing excessive 401(k) fees, and employers can expect to see new guidance on several retirement-related topics soon. Mon, 26 May 2008 14:01:00 GMT http://ebn.benefitnews.com/asset/article/589251/401k-fees-front-burner-DOL-Congress.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-05-26T14:01:00Z