Benefits

January 9, 2004 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - United States' health-care spending rose 9.3% in 2002, reaching an aggregate of $1.6 trillion.

January 9, 2004 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Citing a former judge's current legal involvement in the battle requiring many employers in California to help pay for their workers' health insurance,...

January 8, 2004 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - It generally takes longer for workers to become eligible for a profit-sharing program than a 401(k) plan, according to new industry research.

January 8, 2004 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Most investors receiving financial advice online are turning to analysts' research reports and online portfolio tool recommendations.

January 8, 2004 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Chief Executive Officers (CEO) are staying at their post 40% longer than a year ago, but the same pace of turnovers as last...

January 8, 2004 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Consumers looking at a consumer-directed health plan option are between 46 and 49 years old with a college degree.

January 7, 2004 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A Virginia circuit court has dismissed a lawsuit challenging a requirement that state district judges work 40 hours a week.

January 7, 2004 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Six of 10 US workers who are generally satisfied with their jobs would nonetheless seriously consider moving to a new job if one...

January 7, 2004 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - While most employees think their employers are telling the truth, the same number believe their employers are running it through the "spin" cycle...

January 7, 2004 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Alabama Governor Bob Riley wants a special legislative session convened to discuss rising medical costs for public employees and Medicaid recipients, as well...

January 6, 2004 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - There were 5.3 cases of nonfatal injuries or illnesses per 100 full time workers in the United States in 2002.

January 6, 2004 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The US Department of Labor (DoL) is offering employers some advice on how to avoid paying overtime costs if expected new regulations go...

January 6, 2004 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - If lawmakers do not move fast on defined benefit issues such as interest rate reform, employers may opt to move away from the...

January 6, 2004 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Mutual funds may be the belle of the Individual Retirement Account (IRA) rollover right now, but current trends suggest that party may be...

January 6, 2004 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - The United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW) has filed suit against a Southern California supermarket chain for allegedly hiring back striking grocery...

January 5, 2004 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Four out of 10 workers, spurred by the desire to find a more satisfactory work experience, make more money and advance their career,...

January 2, 2004 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - While the skyrocketing cost of prescription drugs has been a systemwide crisis in recent years, a new study finds it is particularly problematic...

January 2, 2004 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - A group of Wall Street economists gazed into their crystal balls recently and saw a comparatively rosy 2004 employment picture in which companies...

January 2, 2004 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Strong is starting 2004 by eliminating its pension plan contribution and suspending its matching contribution to employees' 401(k) retirement savings plans.

January 2, 2004 (PLANSPONSOR.com) - Federal workers will get a 2004 pay raise, but it's not yet clear how big it will ultimately prove to be.