Common Employer Questions

This month we’ll address some of the most common benefit compliance questions we’re helping employers work through in 2026. The topics will range from everyday compliance issues that continue to cause confusion to struggles with how to comply with recent additions or changes to compliance requirements in accordance with the everchanging laws and regulations.

SPEAKER

David Flotten

David Flotten has over 24 years’ experience in employee benefits and employment law with a particular focus on health and welfare plan compliance and employee benefits strategic planning. He has helped employers deal with difficult compliance issues related to ERISA, health reform, HIPAA, and more. David regularly presents seminars on the ACA, employee benefits compliance and other HR topics, including for the College of Continuing & Professional Studies at the University of Minnesota. He has also taught the PHR/SPHR and SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP exam prep courses.

Prior to joining Benefit Comply, David served as Sr. Compliance and Workplace Solutions Consultant at USI Insurance Services and as Sr. Compliance Consultant for Associated Benefits & Risk consulting. Before entering the employee benefits field, David worked at a private law practice and in the Minnesota court system. David received his law degree, magna cum laude, from the University of Minnesota Law School and his Bachelor of Arts degree from Gustavus Adolphus College. He is also a member of the Society of Human Resources Managers (SHRM).

MODERATOR

James Tuft

Vice President

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James Tuft is a Vice President for Horton’s Employee Benefit Solutions. In this role, James is responsible for providing expert employee benefits consulting, bringing new clients on board, and servicing and retaining existing clients. He is part of a team of employee benefits-focused specialists dedicated to delivering innovative healthcare solutions to employers.