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Archived Pension & Benefits NetNews™

November 17, 2009 (Click date to view stories in this section)

More companies turning to HR outsourcing to improve service quality
Effective communication can drive employee engagement, help retain top performers, according to Watson Wyatt
White House weighs in on budget reconciliation protection of health care reform bill
White House weighs in on budget reconciliation protection of health care reform bill
President to name Gotbaum as Director of PBGC
PBGC announces final regs on USERRA benefits
Owner of Georgia insurance agency sentenced to five years in prison for theft of 401(k) plan assets

House passes sweeping health care reform bill
Employer contributions shifting in consumer-driven health plans
HHS strengthens HIPAA enforcement
House Democrats introduce H1N1 flu emergency sick leave bill
Borzi testifies before Senate committee on use of target date funds as 401(k) plan investment option
Pension funding bill introduced in House
PBGC and UK agencies sign memorandum of understanding to share information that will advance security of DB plans

CMS proposes new rules for prescription drug plans
President signs DOD authorization bill, includes revisions to FMLA military family leave provisions
Health reform bill heads to the floor of the House
CBO says employer plans will cover six million more under health reform proposal
FAQs provide additional guidance to service providers and plan administrators for completing 2009 Form 5500 Schedule C
PBGC protects pension plan of Powermate Corporation
DOL obtains default judgment requiring fiduciary to restore plan losses

Finance Committee releases health care reform bill text
One in five employers report that missing open enrollment costs workers more than $1,000 in out-of-pocket expenses
Employer commitment to workers’ retirement plans has waned in recent years, study finds
Maine's Senate President introduces paid sick leave legislation
IRS unveils retirement plan navigator aimed at small businesses
IRS makes corrections to August and September AFR table
EBSA releases additional guidance for compliance with expanded reporting requirements of 2009 Form 5500 Schedule C