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What does health care look like in 2014 and beyond? | Employment Law
That's exactly the question that Ginger LaChapelle, an Associate in the Employee Benefits Department of Blitman & King, recently addressed in her presentation at the firm's 22nd Annual Labor and Employment Law Seminar. The paper and presentation explained key health reform provisions relating to the establishment of state-run American Health Benefit Exchanges, and the law’s most controversial requirement, the “individual mandate.”
Social Media Use May Be Concerted/Protected Activity Under Labor Law | Employment Law
Jules Smith, a partner in the Labor and Employment Practice of Blitman & King, recently authored a paper discussing the latest pronouncements of the National Labor Relations concerning employer applications of rules restricting employee use of Social Media, which are generally measured against the rights contained in Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act.
Nonprofits Face Pressure Over Pay Practices From IRS | Employment Law
The Internal Revenue Service and other governmental agencies are scrutinizing the pay practices of nonprofit organizations. Specifically, federal and state initiatives, trends and best practices are placing nonprofit organizations under pressure to disclose and justify the executive compensation programs.
CUEd In: Volume II, Issue 1 – March 2012
With the release of this issue, CUEd In celebrates the one-year anniversary of its inaugural issue and we want to thank you for reading our guide to the law and business of employee benefits for credit union executives. Over the course of the past year we’ve enjoyed educating executives of credit unions about key employment […]
Final Rule Issued on Summary of Benefits of Coverage and Uniform Glossary | Health Care Reform
On February 8, 2012, the DOL, IRS, and HHS issued a final rule with respect to Summary of Benefits of Coverage and Uniform Glossary. In general, the rule is effective for the first plan year or open enrollment period beginning on or after September 23, 2012. In short, compliance with the final rule will require health plans to distribute a Summary of Benefits and Coverage (in the form provided by the Departments)
B&K Benefits Update Newsletter – Winter 2012
Read the B&K Update Newsletter here: Newsletter – Winter 2012
Blitman & King’s 22nd Annual Labor & Employment Law Seminar | Labor Relations
On March 26, 2012, Blitman and King LLP will sponsor its 22nd Annual Labor & Employment Law Seminar. The main focus of this seminar will be on labor law related topics including concerted activity, public sector updates, private sector bargaining, construction industry developments and prevailing wage issues. The seminar will also include Employment Law and Employee Benefits Breakout Sessions. The Employee Benefits Breakout Session is aimed at union officers who also serve as Trustees of associated multiemployer pension, welfare and annuity plans. For more information on this seminar,
Presentation to the Central New York Pictage User Group by Daniel R. Brice and Jonathan M. Cerrito | Employment Law
On October 11, 2011, Daniel R. Brice and Jonathan M. Cerrito gave a presentation entitled “The Employee Benefits and Employment Picture for Photographers.” The information was presented before the Central New York Pictage User Group (CNY PUGs)–a group designed to facilitate communication and education among professional photographers on a regional level around the nation.
Nathaniel G. Lambright to Provide Insight on Recent Developments of Critical Labor Relations Issues Before the NLRB.
On Friday, May 11, 2012, Nathaniel G. Lambright will be presenting on Recent Developments at the NLRB. The program is being sponsored by Cornell University ILR School Labor and Employment Program, the NLRB Region 3, and the NYSBA Labor Employment Law Section. For more information on this program,
District of Columbia Issues New Tax Withholding Requirements | Employment Law
Effective December 22, 2011, as a result of recent emergency legislation, the District of Columbia Office of Tax and Revenue will require that payers of distributions from retirement plans subject to federal withholding withhold D.C. income tax at the highest D.C. income tax rate in effect at the time of distribution, presently 8.95%.