Independent Contractor vs. Employee – What are the Rules?
According to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), an employee is any individual doing work for an employer. The definition is seemingly simple to…
New FMLA Forms Published by Department of Labor
The Department of Labor (DOL) recently published the new model FMLA notices and medical certification forms, with an expiration date of May 31, 2018….
Deadline Approaching for Premium Reimbursement Plans
The Internal Revenue Service, Department of Labor and Department of Health and Human Services have restated their position that employer payment plans (also referred…
COBRA – 4 Best Practices for Managing it Effectively in Your Organization
COBRA stands for the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act. It is a law that requires health insurance providers to offer continuation coverage to employees…
Final Rule Issued on Excepted Benefits
The U.S. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury have published final rules to amend the definition of excepted benefits to…
3 Tips to Make Commuting in the New York Area Easier for Employees
New York City is known as the Big Apple, the crossroads of the world. Frank Sinatra once famously crooned, “if I can make it…
Final Rule Regarding FMLA and Same-Sex Marriage Takes Effect March 27, 2015
On February 25, 2015 a Final Rule was issued revising the regulatory definition of spouse under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The…
Delay In FLSA Proposed Rule
Companies should begin to prepare their budgets now for a Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) proposed rule that is currently expected in the first…