Jobless Claims Rise on Seasonal Factors

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Above the Fold

July 19, 2012

By Paul Wiseman

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits rose by 34,000 last week, a figure that may have been skewed higher by seasonal factors…Read more

Today's News

Got dependents? Prove it

By Ingrid Case

Employees are rummaging through files in search of the paperwork companies demand in dependent eligibility audits…Read more

DOL to offer tool to help plan sponsors seek fiduciary relief

By Melanie Waddell

EBSA's new tool helps plan sponsors protect themselves from fiduciary responsibility if service providers fail to comply with 408(b)(2) disclosure requirements…Read more

Detroit mayor imposes new contracts, wage cuts

By Corey Williams

Detroit's mayor slashed wages and reduced benefits for city workers Wednesday without any collective bargaining, one of the most severe steps taken so far as officials grapple with a crisis that has pushed the city to the brink of financial ruin…Read more

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The Pulse

3 ways to solve the biggest 401(k) problem

By Chris Carosa

Wanna get employees to save more? Don't just rely on your traditional match. Psychology works better (and it's cheaper, too)…Read more

Overheard on BenefitsPro

I would love to take a closer look, but I don't have time, because I am getting slammed by Obamacare. For example, I have spent all day studying the sketchy regulations and guidance trying to help an employer client figure out how to refund its MLR rebate check to participants. Employees will receive about $50 on average, while the employer will spend thousands in legal fees, plus my time.

-- Blake Woodard, Millions missing from Bain & Company ESOP

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