While public health officials are urging masks in Los Angeles, New York City and other areas, employers across the US might encourage employees to stay home if they are not feeling well and are symptomatic, recommend experts.

Economic conditions today - and those anticipated in the coming months - are similar to those that have signaled global recessions in the past, says the world's second-largest investment manager.

The actuarial group relayed its support of automatic enrollment in new 401(k)s, benefit portability and other key provisions of the landmark legislation, expected to become law by the end of 2022.

As recent major regulatory developments in the SEC and DOL will likely shape sustainable investing for years to come, the Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment released its latest findings.

Consumers say they had significantly less money this past year due to inflation and are taking a less optimistic, more pragmatic view of their finances – save more money, pay down debt and spend less money, says a new study.

The Retirement Savings for Americans Act would establish a new program that gives workers access to portable, tax-advantaged retirement savings accounts with federal matching contributions for low- and middle-income workers.

"Industry reports have suggested that hospitals had high margins in 2020 and 2021 but have faced significant financial challenges in 2022," the report concludes.

"Employers are in a unique position to hold health insurers and vendors accountable for the work they do and how equitable access to quality care is achieved," according to a new report from Mercer.