Not only did the number of class action rulings hit a record, at 1,408, but wage and hour settlements alone accounted for a combined $1.2 billion out of the total of $2.72 billion.
Not only are employers taking more note of employee health and wellness, but employees are noticing their efforts, with 89 percent saying that their company is supportive of their wellness goals.
Retirement plan sponsors are setting their sights on participant education as their top priority. But other concerns are high on the list too.
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