Pediatricians are supposed to track if youngsters are putting on too many pounds but a new study found less than a quarter of parents of overweight children recall the doctor ever saying there was a problem.

The Randstad Employee Confidence Index, which measures employees confidence regarding their work situation and economic optimism, grew by 2.4 points to 48.0 in November, and more respondents report a greater confidence in their ability to find new jobs.

The U.S. Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration is proposing two rules as part of the Affordable Care Act to protect small businesses and workers who have health benefits through multiple-employer welfare arrangements.

Companies are restoring plan contributions that were reduced or suspended since the beginning of 2008, according to the Plan Sponsor Council of America. Many companies are increasing or adding new contributions to their plan.