Ruling could affect employer-sponsored plans and policies. The Supreme Court’s recent invalidation of portions of the Defense of Marriage Act created a huge buzz in political and legal circles, but will the decision significantly impact how small employers manage their workforces? The answer is probably not, but the case could affect many issues related to benefits eligibility and administration. In United States v. Windsor, the Supreme Court held that Section…
Be prepared for more regulation, greater scrutiny. Business owners, brace yourselves. Rather than ushering in a new year of opportunity, 2013 likely will continue the pattern of the last four years: Labor and employment laws have tipped the scales toward greater employer scrutiny and regulations, and that trend shows no sign of abating in the year ahead. Because many government agencies are emboldened by the 2012 election results, their enforcement…