Denial of ADA Leave for Failure to Provide Medical Records
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit affirmed a decision made by the District …
Recent Developments Affect Church Plans
There have been two recent developments affecting church plans. One has to do with how broad the church …
Supreme Court Limits Subrogation Recoveries
The Supreme Court of the United States has held that when a participant in a plan covered by …
HIPAA Settlement Reinforces Lessons for Users of Mobile Devices
Lahey Hospital and Medical Center has agreed to settle potential violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability …
Hope for Workers’ Compensation Claims
A Workers’ Compensation claim that occurs today can affect future premiums for the next 4 to 5 years. …
Storm on the Horizon: Leaky roofs, insurance truths and what you should know about El Nino.
Like a flat tire or spilt coffee, a leaky roof is one of those surprises in life that …
$3.5 Million HIPAA Settlement
Triple-S Management Corporation (TSM), a Puerto Rico health insurer, agreed to pay $3.5 million in a Health Insurance …
The Real Cost of Hiring a New Employee
Hiring new employees can be an expensive and time consuming process for employers, and bringing on new help …
1st Circuit Rules on Own Occupation Definition Under LTD Plan
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit has found that a district court made an error …
FMLA Does Not Protect Poor Job Performance
Even when an employee is taking periodic FMLA leave, they are not protected from termination for poor job …
Update on State and Local Laws
One of the most difficult tasks for people involved in managing benefits and leaves for multi-state organizations is …
Cadillac Tax and Other Taxes Delayed
The President has signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016, which contains several provisions related to employee benefits. Most …
