In this episode of Just Compensation, , , and &nbsp;delve into considerations associated with engaging temporary workers, particularly through a staffing agency. They discuss the benefits of engaging temporary workers, pitfalls to avoid, and best practices.&nbsp;   Speakers:  ,&nbsp;Partner, Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits, Partner, Vice Chair, Employment, Associate, Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits

Tips for Engaging Temporary Workers

In this episode of Just Compensation, , , and   discuss employer considerations for involuntary termination of employees, including terms in the employee's contract, reason for termination, and release agreements like severance plans. They cover risks of retaliation or other claims if the employee is a member of a protected class or is on or intends to go on a leave of absence. The conversation reviews state and federal regulation as well as COBRA, 409A tax code, and the WARN act. The episode relays that terminating an employee must be a well thought-out and careful decision.&nbsp;   Speakers: ,&nbsp;Partner, Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits, Counsel, Employment, Associate, Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits

Avoiding the Bad Breakup: Employee Termination Considerations

In this episode of Just Compensation, , , and  discuss employee retention strategies during a company sale, including transaction bonuses, retention bonuses, management carve-out plans, and severance plans. They assess whether the seller or buyer is responsible for funding retention tools and address the legal and practical considerations of such arrangements. To learn more about 280G, listen to  To learn more about 'Top Hat' structures, listen to   Speakers: ,&nbsp;Partner, Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits, Counsel, Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits, Associate, Executive Compensation

Sell Your Company, Not Your Employees: Employee Retention Tactics During Sales

In this episode of Just Compensation,   is joined by   to discuss employee handbooks, including varying state and federal laws and best practices for creating, distributing, and maintaining employee handbooks. Hollender explains that employee handbooks are not one-size-fits-all, and they should be customized to fit the company's size, location, and culture.&nbsp;   Speakers:   , Counsel, Employment, Associate, Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits

A Handbook on Handbooks: Creating the Right Employee Handbook for Your Company

Let’s recap last year’s big benefit news and look at what’s ahead of us in 2026!

The 2026 Benefits Watchlist

This episode is an audio read of a Word on Benefits blog post: : https://blog.ifebp.org/pbm-rebates-explainer/

Read Jenny's post and many other great blog posts at blog.ifebp.org



Benefits Bonus: Prescription Drug Rebate Explainer

Justin talks to Michael P. Brady, Administrator for the Laborers' Local 157 Benefit Funds in Schenectady, NY about his fund's journey in covering GLP-1 drugs for weight loss and what other organizations can learn from his experience.

Micheal is also a long-time member and volunteer with the International Foundation. He has served on the Health Care Management Committee and has spoken at many IFEBP conferences.

GLP-1 Weight Loss Drug Coverage: Lessons Learned

When employees hear “employee benefits,” they might think of healthcare, perks, wellness programs, PTO, 401(k) plans or disability coverage. But when HR professionals hear “employee benefits,” they’re likely thinking about cost management, compensation strategies, open enrollment, and—most importantly—compliance. Compliance is a cornerstone of today’s insurance landscape. With that in mind, let’s dive into your March 2026 breakdown of Compliance in Minutes.

Side Affects Episode 160 | Compliance in Minutes - March 2026

Building a wellness program that actually works and stays compliant? It’s tougher than ever. Between HIPAA, EEOC, ADA, ACA and tax rules, even the best programs can stumble into costly mistakes.
In this episode, we cut through the alphabet soup and break down what employers really need to know. Partner and Co-Chair of Calfee's Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation, Jason Rothman joins MB Director of Population Health, Tiffany Kuck and MB CMO, Dave Homan as they dive into today’s biggest compliance risks, how wellness programs have evolved and what it takes to design something effective and penalty‑proof. If you touch wellness strategy, this is the episode you can’t skip.

Side Affects Episode 161 | The Compliance Risks Hiding in Your Wellness Program

In this episode, we celebrate National Employee Benefits Day with a deep dive into the power of volunteering and giving back. Our hosts explore the physical, mental, and workplace benefits of employee volunteer programs, share compelling data and trends—including the rise of micro‑volunteering—and discuss best practices for building meaningful, flexible initiatives. The episode also features real stories from organizations making a difference in their communities and wraps up with ideas and resources to help employers and employees get involved.

Caring in Action: Bringing Volunteering Opportunities to Your Organization

Side Affects Producer Kenzie McEvily, joined by her guest hosts, spotlights invited industry experts to discuss their best practices that disrupt the norm of health care, leadership, and business. Side Affects: A podcast that prompts you, as an employer, to think differently about the needs of your people and your company. We encourage you to take action by taking a deep look into benefit strategies that will transform your workforce engagement, i.e., diversity, compliance, mental health, and modern reporting. Kenzie and her guests bring these subjects and more to light to better health and productivity. Tune in and learn more!

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans benefits pros Julie Stich, Justin Held, Anne Patterson and Stacy Van Alstyne dive into retirement, health care, hot trends, or whatever else the benefits industry throws at them.

Lowenstein Sandler's Podcasts

Insurance Recovery Podcast:
Hosts Lynda Bennett and Michael Lichtenstein discuss in plain and practical terms why Lowenstein started the podcast series "Don't Take No for an Answer." Episodes touch on key insurance concepts that policyholders should understanding, including making sure you seek knowledgeable policy counsel, have a strong broker, and don’t take no for an answer with regard to claim payout.

New tracks tagged #Employee Benefits