05/02/2008
A San Francisco ordinance has come under fire for requiring most employers in the city to spend a minimum amount every three months on their employees’ health care. The Society for Human Resource Management and other employer groups are challenging the ordinance …
05/01/2008
Since it is clear that better health translates into lower health care costs, employers increasingly embrace the concept of financial incentives to persuade employees to make healthier lifestyle choices. Thus the rise of wellness programs—a great idea, but one that can run afoul of the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) …