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Employment Law Briefs: June 2009
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Thursday, June 11, 2009. A Brief Update on COBRA Guidance. By: Richard T. Kennedy, Esquire rtk @muslaw.com. Under COBRA, most group health plans are required to provide a qualified beneficiary (employee, spouse or dependent) with an opportunity to continue health coverage when a qualifying event would result in the loss of coverage. Qualified beneficiaries have been required to pay the full cost of COBRA coverage. The COBRA premium subsidy is available only if the loss of health coverage is due to an inv...
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Employment Law Briefs: Common Mistakes To Avoid in Layoffs and Terminations
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Wednesday, March 25, 2009. Common Mistakes To Avoid in Layoffs and Terminations. By: Elaina Smiley, Esquire. In these tough economic times, many employers are looking for methods to cut costs to keep their businesses viable. Unfortunately, cost cutting often involves terminating or laying off workers. A business that is considering reducing its workforce needs to take preventative measures to reduce liability. Employers should avoid the following pitfalls when performing layoffs:. Finally, when employees...
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Employment Law Briefs: April 2009
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Thursday, April 16, 2009. By: Elaina Smiley, Esquire. Recent studies show that many people meet their significant other in the workplace. But if the dating relationship is between a supervisor and a subordinate, it can be a source of problems in the workplace. Some thorny issues arise when a supervisor is romantically involved with someone who works for him or her, including:. An employer has the right to set a policy that prohibits dating between coworkers, but in this day and age, it may feel reluctant...
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Employment Law Briefs: March 2008
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Wednesday, March 19, 2008. Big Change in Employment Eligibility Verification. By: Joel Pfeffer, Esquire. The US. Citizenship and Immigration Services has just made a change that affects every employer in western Pennsylvania and across the country. The new form will become effective as soon as a notice is published in the Federal Register, but the immigration service wants employers to start using the new form and protocol right away. Posted by Meyer, Unkovic and Scott LLP. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom).
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Employment Law Briefs: July 2008
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Wednesday, July 23, 2008. More Employees Sue Over Pay. By: Elaina Smiley, Esquire. Lawsuits related to wage disputes have increased by 77% over the past four years, according to the National Employment Lawyers’ Association. (NELA), an organization of attorneys who help employees file lawsuits and other actions against employers. Some common causes for wage-related lawsuits have been:. Making employees use their own money to buy uniforms or equipment or for other company purposes. Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
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Employment Law Briefs: August 2008
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Tuesday, August 26, 2008. By: Jane Lewis Volk, Esquire jlv@muslaw.com. Most employers may not know that courts began applying the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act to civil cases a few years ago. What that means is that employers can now collect damages in court when employees cause damage to a computer system. Employers typically file civil lawsuits under the act when employees or former employees access computer data to gain a competitive edge at their new place of business. Friday, August 15, 2008. The Gen...
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Employment Law Briefs: Stimulus Law Provides Cobra Subsidy
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Wednesday, March 25, 2009. Stimulus Law Provides Cobra Subsidy. By: Richard T. Kennedy, Esquire -. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 was signed into law on February 17, 2009. Among other things, the Act provides a subsidy for COBRA premiums. The subsidy generally takes effect on March 1, 2009 and requires immediate action by employers and COBRA administrators. Some key points follow. Working with COBRA administrators/vendors to review capabilities and modify existing COBRA notices and pr...
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Employment Law Briefs: Employers Not Covered by FMLA May be Obligated to Follow FMLA Based on Handbook Provisions
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Thursday, April 16, 2009. Employers Not Covered by FMLA May be Obligated to Follow FMLA Based on Handbook Provisions. By: Elaina Smiley, Esquire. Does your company have a Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) policy when you do not have 50 or more employees? In a recent decision issued on March 10, 2009,. Reaux v. Infohealth Management. Posted by Meyer, Unkovic and Scott LLP. Labels: Family and Medical Leave Act. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Meyer, Unkovic and Scott LLP. Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
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Employment Law Briefs: February 2009
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Monday, February 2, 2009. LaRue v. DeWolff, Boberg and Associates, Inc. By: Richard T. Kennedy, Esquire. James LaRue was a participant in a 401(k) Plan sponsored and administrated by DeWolff, Boberg and Associates, Inc. The DeWolff 401(k) Plan permitted participants to direct the investment of their individual accounts by selecting from a menu of investment options. Posted by Meyer, Unkovic and Scott LLP. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Meyer, Unkovic and Scott LLP. Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Laura A. Candris.
