Brian Freeman

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Brian Freeman, the Founder and CEO of Mployer Advisor, is a seasoned expert in employee benefits, equipped with a solid educational foundation and extensive experience. Freeman earned his BSM in Finance from Tulane University and further enhanced his skills with an MBA in Finance from Wake Forest University. In his ten years of experience at HCA Healthcare, Freeman started as an Analyst in the Strategy & Innovation Group and worked his way to Senior Director of the group. He then became the AVP of Finance & Operations at the company. Freeman's expertise culminated in his current role as the Founder and CEO of Mployer Advisor, where he has lead the way in reshaping how employers search, evaluate, and select insurance brokers.

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Compliance & Policy

In the wake of a lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson (J&J) for alleged breach of fiduciary duty in their benefits planning, employers nationally are reassessing their own vulnerabilities. This case, which accuses both the benefits planning committee and individual HR leaders of overpaying on pharmacy costs, has sent ripples through the corporate world, highlighting the potential for similar legal challenges.

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Brian Freeman

Compliance & Policy

A recent lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson brings to light uncharted legal territory concerning employer fiduciary duties related to employee health plans. Alleging overpayment for prescription drugs, this class action suit not only challenges Johnson & Johnson but also targets individual members of its Planning & Benefits Committee. This landmark case raises important questions about the scope of fiduciary duty under ERISA, extending beyond retirement benefits to encompass employee health plans.

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Employee Benefits

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DEI

April celebrates many key holidays for both Jewish and Islamic individuals that employers need to keep in mind. As we continue to trend towards a global working environment across teams on different continents, it is important to observe and respect key holidays.

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Brian Freeman

Workplace Culture

During the pandemic, the majority of the American workforce grew to love the new flexibility of working remotely and the freedom that it offers. Trends have continued to show workers being asked to move back into the office. A new study from the Department of Labor shows that the percentage of workers teleworking officially declined significantly in 2022 over 2021. In July–September 2021, 40% of private-sector establishments had employees teleworking some or all of the time. A year later, in August–September 2022, that number had decreased to 27.5%.

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Brian Freeman