[Guidance Overview]
Genetic Nondiscrimination Regulations Impose New Obligations on Employers
"Employers are prohibited from acquiring or attempting to acquire genetic information. However, there are several circumstances in which the unintended or inadvertent acquisition of such information does not violate GINA.' (Snell & Wilmer L.L.P.)

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[Guidance Overview]
Mishandling FMLA Leave for Alcohol Treatment Causes Employer to Fall Off the Wagon
"An employee enrolled in an addiction treatment program need not be under a doctor's care or actually staying at a rehab institution to qualify for FMLA leave, according to a federal court in Texas." (Franczek Radelet P.C.)

Health Care Opinion Leaders' Views on Congressional Priorities
"More than nine of 10 leaders in health care and health care policy believe the general direction set by the Affordable Care Act is appropriate, with nearly seven of 10 favoring implementing the law with little or no change, according to a [survey]." (The Commonwealth Fund)

Employers Realize Healthy Workforce a Strategic Asset and Health Care Benefits an Investment
"While the companies that are taking an active role in their employees' health are still at the cutting edge, there is a recognition that unhealthy employees drive up health insurance costs, and are less productive and more prone to illnesses, disability claims and workplace injuries." (Human Resource Executive Online)

America Last Among Peers With No Paid Maternity Leave for Federal Workers
"The U.S. government doesn't provide a benefit many on Wall Street take for granted and that the European Union, Japan and Russia require. A bill introduced Feb. 10 to give federal employees four weeks paid time off to care for new children isn't likely to make it to a vote." (Bloomberg L.P.)

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Employer Achieves Health Accountability with Performance Reviews
"Wellness goals are self-defined annually and are part of employees' performance reviews." (Employee Benefit News; free registration required)

[Opinion]
Health Reform: What Congress Can Do Now to Help
"Rather than 'repeal and replace,' however, the Republican mantra will need to be 'improve and innovate.'" (The Commonwealth Fund)

[Guidance Overview]
Contractual Deference Standard Upheld in Favor of Non-Fiduciary
"In the Court's view, Firestone authorizes deference even though the decision-maker is a fiduciary. Thus, when the contract confers discretion on a non-fiduciary, courts should find it 'easier, not harder', to defer to the decision-maker on contract principles." (Roy Harmon III via Health Plan Law)

Huge Public Pension IOUs Force Drastic Changes
"California hasn't mapped out its retiree benefits situation but it's looking at paying out 23% of its payroll in pensions and retiree health care in the coming fiscal year. For 2012-13, it expects an increase in pension contributions of 3% alone." (MarketWatch)

Mercer Named World’s Best Provider of Pension Plan Administration Services
(Mercer)

Aon Hewitt Recognized as Top DB Provider by PLANSPONSOR Magazine
(Aon Corporation)

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