Employer-Paid

Illinois lawmakers set aside billions of dollars Friday to pay debts and pension costs, despite Republicans' arguments that it makes little sense to pass part of the state budget without a plan for the rest.

A summary of employee benefits news, reports and controversy from around the web.

The North Carolina health insurance marketplace for individuals and small businesses taking shape is drawing howls from consumer advocates.

World Health Care Congress speaker Robert Galvin noted incentives are a useful long-term investment to help drive positive health care change in the workplace.

The Economic Policy Institute's recent report says 38 percent of U.S. employees don't get paid sick time.

You don’t need me to tell you that stressed-out parents are less productive. Or that the health care utilization rate skyrockets in direct correlation to the expanding average weight of your risk pool. Or that kids with diabetes are always going to push up plan premiums. Or do you?

The American College of Physicians says discussions should include barriers immigrants face in obtaining health care services.

Benefits statements help educate employees about their total compensation packages.