Certificate in Inclusive Benefits and Pension Modernization

Module 4: Assessing Outcomes and Overview of Legal Landscape

An essential part of the DEIB journey for employers and other plan sponsors is evaluating how their pension and benefit plans meet – or do not meet – the needs of all employees and dependents. This module provides strategies for conducting initial and ongoing evaluations, focusing on legislative requirements, relevant case law, and best practice guidance. Topics covered include: • Human rights protections, carve-out, and their impact on employment and pension/benefit plans • Current and historic barriers to employment and pension equity • Requirements and best practices for equity and diversity in all aspects of the employment life cycle: o Recruitment and hiring o Contract language o Pension and benefit coverage and enrollment o Policies, communications, and other documents • Pay transparency and the “right to disconnect”

Module 5: Current and Emerging Trends in Benefits and Pensions

As the workforce continues to shift, employers and plan sponsors must identify the latest trends in designing inclusive benefits and the range of benefits being offered to meet the needs of their employees. Many of the new benefits include fertility and family building benefits, therapy and mental health initiatives, gender affirmation and transition, menopause benefits and more. Attendees will also understand the importance of supplier and practitioner diversity when providing and creating benefits and pensions plans.