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NY same-sex marriage recognition directive upheld

New York Gov. David Paterson's May 14 directive ordering state regulators to recognize same-sex marriages validly established elsewhere is consistent with state law and implementation of the directive can continue, a state trial court has ruled. (GRIST, 4 Sep 2008, 1 page) More | Article

IRS delays debit card rules for transit benefits

The IRS has again delayed rules limiting automatic substantiation of tax-free transit cost reimbursements to expenses incurred using specified smartcards and debit cards. The new effective date is Jan. 1, 2010. (GRIST, 4 Sep 2008, 4 pages) More | Article

Global governance in challenging times

To help multinationals reduce the risks that mismanaged retirement plans can pose, Mercer's Oct. 9 web briefing will offer tips for ensuring sound governance. This session will describe three key elements of any global plan governance framework. (Web Casts, 4 Sep 2008) More | Article

Measuring health program effectiveness

To gain insights on evaluating health program effectiveness, join Mercer's Oct. 1 web briefing. This session will describe how data can help answer the key question: Are plans, providers and participants doing their best and meeting expectations? (Web Casts, 4 Sep 2008) More | Article

Compensation planning 2009: US forecast and trends

Join Mercer's Sept. 25 web briefing to learn total rewards strategies for winning the talent wars. This 2009 compensation planning session will look at the latest US trends, including which rewards and workforce segments to target for investment. (Web Casts, 4 Sep 2008) More | Article

Designing effective pension funding policies

Learn ways to better manage pension plan risks, costs and returns at Mercer's Sept. 24 web briefing. The session will cover how to craft a funding policy to meet such goals as lower volatility, less balance-sheet impact or eventual plan termination. (Web Casts, 4 Sep 2008) More | Article

Health reform implications of upcoming election

Join Mercer's Sept. 23 web briefing on health care reforms found in the Democratic and Republican platforms. This session also will discuss leading congressional reform proposals and other countries' systems for health care financing and delivery. (Web Casts, 4 Sep 2008) More | Article

TIAA-CREF's ten questions for evaluating CD&As

TIAA-CREF has published ten questions it will use to evaluate the Compensation Discussion & Analysis section of public companies' annual proxy statement disclosures on executive compensation. (Select News, 4 Sep 2008) More

HRadio -- Sept. 3: News and Features

Following this week's news, HRadio looks at employer responses to increased commuting costs, talent management in tough economic times and outsourcing as a way to add value to the HR function. (Podcast, 3 Sep 2008) More | Article

New regulatory landscape for DC plan disclosures

New disclosures about defined contribution (DC) plan fees and investment expenses would take effect under Labor Department rules proposed in July. This Update outlines the new disclosures and their implications for 401(k) and other DC plan sponsors. (Update, 2 Sep 2008, 1 page) More | Article