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Happy Labor Day. Here's the latest news from the employee benefits industry of new hires, promotions, awards, partnerships, and more.

The Wagner Law Group announced that seven of its attorneys have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as Best Lawyers in the area of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law in the 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in America:

  • Marcia Wagner, the firm's founder and Managing Director
  • Thomas E. Clark Jr., Partner and the firm's Chief Operating Officer
  • Partners, Dan Brandenburg, Russell Gaudreau, Jr., Israel Goldowitz, Mark Poerio and Roberta Watson.

Ultimate Software and Kronos Incorporated announced plans to rebrand the company. The combined company's new name will become UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group), effective October 1, 2020.

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