DOL Reports On FMLA Request For Information |
| Opening more than 15,000 pieces of mail is an experience few of us, other than celebrities and the proverbial Santa Claus, will ever experience. That is what the DOL did in reviewing responses to its Request for Information on FMLA after the February deadline.
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Employer Should Have Seen FMLA Coming |
| How many times have you told yourself "I should have seen that coming." When it comes to FMLA, employers need to exercise ample foresight in notifying employees about the availability of FMLA.
It is not enough to have an FMLA notice posted in the employee br |
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ERISA Preemption Means COBRA Applies, Not State Law |
| In some parts of the southwest U.S., a commonly heard phrase is: "Don't worry about the mule; just load the wagon." The translation: do your part and don't worry about someone else's part. A similar philosophy governs the interplay between federal COBRA law and sta |
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Even COBRA-Savvy Ex-employee Had Right To Notice |
| When the employee who handles COBRA administration quits, an employer needs to make sure its COBRA program does not quit also. A Puerto Rico employer was recently reminded of that COBRA truth in court.
Ivan Berrios-Cintron worked for Capitol Food when the em |
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IRS Proposes Guidance On Employer HSA Comparable Contributions |
| The IRS has recently issued proposed regulations providing guidance on how an employer can make comparable contributions to their eligible employees' HSAs in two specific situations:
When an employee has not established an HSA or notified the employer that |
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Mailing To Last Known Address An Important Step |
| Since the evolution of the Internet and the speed of e-mails, the process of receiving mail from a postal worker at your home is considered "snail mail." Most individuals receive the dreaded bills or junk mail via snail mail. However, there is one important letter |
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The Case Of The FMLA-Savvy Employer |
| Reviewing FMLA case law is a little like playing Monday morning quarterback. One analyzes mistakes and ponders what might have been. Thus, it is refreshing to find a case where an employer took a firm stand on FMLA, based on thorough policies and excellent document |
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