Benefits Manager

In reaction to the U.S. Senate Committee on Finances tax reform hearing concerning retirement security, the American Benefits Council and the American Council of Life Insurers say employer-sponsored defined contribution and defined benefit retirement plans are essential elements to the U.S.s retirement system.

Tyson Fresh Meats Inc. is ordered to pay $2.25 million in back wages, interest and benefits to more than 1,650 qualified female job applicants to settle sex discrimination allegations, according to the U.S. Department of Labors Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs.

A state issue stemming from the federal health care overhaul continues to simmer, presenting lawmakers and Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer with a political hot potato.

What are the biggest myths surrounding brokers use of technology?

Despite earlier findings that employees were renewing their focus on long-term planning issues like retirement, new research from Financial Finesse found that its not enough.

A half-century-old program that helps workers who lose their jobs to foreign trade holds the key to whether Congress may finally approve three long-delayed free trade agreements viewed by both the Obama White House and congressional Republicans as a way to invigorate the economy and create jobs.

When employers hire a new worker, the cost to bring them on board can be expensive. Although the employee sees his paycheck as the net result of his daily efforts, there are more costs associated to hiring than what meets the eye.

It's not just millionaires who'd pay more under President Barack Obama's latest plan to cut the deficit.