Posts Tagged ‘Legal Counsel’
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.
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)
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%.
Update: NLRB's Proposed Expedited Election Procedures | Employment Law
On November 30, 2011, the National Labor Relations Board voted to approve a resolution by the Board’s Chairman, Mark G. Pearce, for new rules to expedite election cases. Many employers and conservative pressure groups reacted to the initial proposal and the recent vote with vitriol and calls for the one Republican member, Brian Hayes, to resign from his post. After Member Hayes threatened to resign, the Board’s Inspector General launched an investigation into whether Member Hayes was unduly influenced to issue his threat. As gridlock grinds governmental functions in DC to a near standstill, it is important to sweep the rhetoric aside and determine what Chairman Pearce’s resolution really means for future election cases.
Proposed Rule Under Health Care Reform Regarding Summary of Benefits and Coverage May Be Delayed
On August 22, 2011, the Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor and Treasury issued a proposed rule under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (“PPACA” or the “Act”) that mandates group health plans and health insurance issuers to provide participants with a uniform summary of benefits and coverage (“Summary”). The effective date for the proposed rule is presently March 23, 2012. On November 17, 2011, the Department of Health and Human Services posted a statement on its website advising that the proposed rule may be delayed.