Industry News

​Check out the latest Industry News, Informational Web Links and Resources:

• International Society of Certified Employee Benefit Specialists
• International Society of Certified Employee Benefit Specialists:  Chapter Resource Center
• International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

Upcoming Virtual Conference

Data Analytics for Group Health Plans Virtual Conference
Live Event on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 
10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. ET​

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​Upcoming Webcasts

• The HRA Final Rule is here (Part 3) – How ICHRAs Can Satisfy the Employer Mandate and Nondiscrimination Rules
• 2019(k) Hardship Withdrawals: No More Six-Month Contribution Suspensions
• 9 Questions Parents Are Asking About the Age 26 Mandate​
• Strategies for Overcoming a Workplace Crisis
• Fighting the Stigma Around Mental Health
• What’s New in Onboarding Practices

​FMLA Update: Hot Topics and Pitfalls to Avoid
Thursday, November 14, 2019  |  3:00-4:30 p.m. ET
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International Health Coverage Options for Expatriate Employees
​Thursday, December 12, 2019  |  3:00-4:30 p.m. ET

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​Stigma and Mental Health
Even though our culture is opening up about mental health, the stigma persists. We talk about how employers can start to break down the barriers and help their employees deal with mental health issues.

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Additional Helpful Links:

• Social Security Administration
• SHRM - Society for Human Resource Management is a nationwide organization providing HR information and education
• Internal Revenue Service (IRS) -  Access IRS publications and information for businesses and individuals:
• Department of Labor (DOL) 
• DOL:  US Employee Benefits Security Administration   
• Unbiased information for Plan Sponsors, Investment Professionals, Small Business, and Plan Participants
• Defined contribution vendor surveys and top performing programs
• Information for benefit plan sponsors
• Strategic insight to retirement plan industry
• Profit Sharing Counsel of America (The profit sharing and 401(k) advocate)