ASAP
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December 12, 2011

Department of Labor Proposes New Rules Affecting Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangements

Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangements (MEWAs) are typically utilized by smaller employers as an alternative

Littler Report
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December 12, 2011

The FTC Staff Report on "40 Years of Experience with the Fair Credit Reporting Act" Illuminates Areas of Potential Class Action Exposure for Employers

In July 2011, the Federal Trade Commission released a comprehensive Staff Report discussing "40 Years

ASAP
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December 12, 2011

Hospital's Post-Offer Medical Questions May Violate ADA, Title VII, and Employee Privacy Rights

According to a Michigan federal district court decision, Garlitz v. Alpena Regional Medical Center,

ASAP
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December 9, 2011

HHS Issues Final Rule Implementing CO-OP Program Under Affordable Care Act

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued a final rule (pdf)  implementing

ASAP
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December 9, 2011

The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) Issues MHPAEA Survey Report

The U.S. GAO has issued a November 2011 report summarizing study results on employers affected by the

ASAP
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December 9, 2011

Department of Labor Proposes New Rules Affecting Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangements

“Cease and Desist” and “Summary Seizure” Orders The Affordable Care Act amended ERISA to authorize

Insight
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December 9, 2011

California Appellate Court Rules that "All Relevant Evidence" Must Be Considered in Workplace Violence Proceedings, Including Otherwise Inadmissible Hearsay Evidence

In a ground-breaking decision that will make it easier for employers to obtain restraining orders to

ASAP
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December 8, 2011

OFCCP Proposes Changes to Rules Governing Contractor Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action Requirements for Individuals with Disabilities

The Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has issued its long-awaited

Insight
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December 8, 2011

HHS Issues Final Rule Addressing Matters Related to Affordable Care Act's Medical Loss Ratio Requirements; DOL Issues Guidance on Rebates for Group Health Plans

The Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (HHS) has issued

ASAP
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December 8, 2011

Senate Committee Hearing Examines Hiring Barriers for the Unemployed

On Thursday the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) held a hearing to discuss

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