"The Cigna Group remains committed to its established M&A criteria and would only consider acquisitions that are strategically aligned, financially attractive and have a high probability to close," the company said in a news release.

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) general counsel has openly stated that she intends to prosecute employers who use overly broad non-compete agreements and stay-or-pay provisions. Employers who are currently making use of either non-compete agreements or stay-or-pay arrangements should carefully evaluate those agreements to ensure that they're in line with the NLRB position.

After getting fined $35 million by the Securities and Exchange Commission in September, Invesco is fined again – this time for violations of the Advisers Act.

By being prepared and implementing strategic solutions, employers can mitigate some of the financial pressures that may arise from the IRA, ensuring that their employees and retirees are better protected from the ripple effects of this landmark legislation.