Date & Time
Thursday, September 19, 2013
   |   
7:00 am
PDT
   |   Live Event

The universe of people and workplace matters impacted by developments in employee benefits law continues to expand. Littler is pleased to present a Boston Employee Benefits Briefing to address these developments and their practical impact for employers/plan sponsors and administrators. We will discuss healthcare reform, with a focus on steps employers should be considering currently as well as cost-saving strategies that employers may wish to consider; and how 401(k) plan fiduciaries can best insulate themselves from new threats posed by government agencies and plan participants. We will also offer practice pointers on how to reduce the ERISA litigation risks that have arisen from recent case law through better document drafting. Overall, the goal of the briefing is to provide an in-depth review of current issues, while providing employers/plan sponsors and administrators with perspective, insight, and practical advice with respect to the operation of their employee benefit plans.

Steering Clear of ERISA Litigation Through Better Document Drafting

Employee benefits litigation continues to be a growing area of exposure for those involved in the design, administration, and funding of employee benefit plans. A well-drafted plan document is often the best defense to even the most complex claims. During this session, we will discuss a number of simple drafting changes plan sponsors can make to their pension and welfare documents to reduce the risks of future ERISA claims.

The Affordable Care Act – Smart Strategies for Employers

Although the employer mandate has been postponed for one year, employers still need to need to focus on how they will cope with the looming changes which will soon confront them in connection with the new healthcare rules. We will discuss alternatives that employers may adopt, from restructuring their workforce to the redesign of their healthcare offerings, in order to prepare for the costs and obligations imposed upon them by the ACA.

Best Practices for Navigating 401(k) Fiduciary Challenges

Recently the DOL and IRS have imposed new obligations on 401(k) plan fiduciaries, especially in connection with investment oversight and the fees being charged to plan participants. The government has also provided many new tools to monitor plans. We will guide you through the steps to take to meet these obligations. The discussion will focus on how fiduciaries can establish procedures which will withstand scrutiny from governmental agencies, plan participants and outside auditors. Our guidance will include how to best draft plan documents, committee charters, minutes, reports, investment policy statements and self-audit checklists.

Breakfast & Registration: 8:00 am – 8:30 am

Program: 8:30 am – 12:00 pm

Location:
Burlington Marriott
One Burlington Mall Road
Burlington, MA

Questions? Email Hillary Fryer or call (404) 760-3925