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You already know that ERISA regulations set specific timelines for the issuance of ERISA-governed long term disability decisions. See, e.g., 29 C.F.R. 2560.503-1(i)(1)(i) (45 days for disability claims and 60 days for others). In special...By: Lane Powell PC

Trends in Mergers and Acquisitions“What’s market?” is an important question for the buyer and seller to ask in a merger and acquisition (M&A). Along with counsel from a skilled M&A attorney, having a basic understanding of what terms are typical in...By: PilieroMazza PLLC

In University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), a 3 to 1 majority of the National Labor Relations Board overturned nearly four decades of precedent that held that non-employee union organizers cannot be denied access to cafeterias and restaurants...By: Cozen O'Connor

The answer is “Yes” if your start-up has progressed far enough along to have hired six (6) employees. The Missouri Human Rights Act (“MHRA”) makes it illegal to discriminate in any aspect of employment, including tangible employment actions, because...By: Husch Blackwell LLP

Several years ago, a trend was emerging that consisted of third-party, private marketplaces where employers could have their employees purchase health care with an “allowance” of sorts. This “allowance” could be facilitated by an employer that set up...By: SmithAmundsen LLC

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals changed its mind and decided to ask the California Supreme Court to decide whether the California Supreme Court’s Dynamex decision should be applied retroactively....By: BakerHostetler

INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENTS - EU Institutions Move Forward With The Selection Of Their Leaders For The New Legislative Cycle - On 2 July 2019, the European Council, which gathers Heads of State or Government of the 28 EU Member States, elected Charles...By: K&L Gates LLP

Due to the IRS’ different treatment of private sector and public agency boards of directors, it comes as little surprise that many California special districts and public agencies continue to classify their board members as independent contractors...By: Best Best & Krieger LLP

For the first time ever, employers that file EEO-1 reports will be required to provide “component 2 data” for calendar years 2017 and 2018. Component 2 data, which includes information regarding employee compensation and hours worked, must be filed...By: Clark Hill PLC

Last month, Maryland joined a growing list of states that restrict the use of noncompete agreements for low wage employees. This month, the list of states grew yet again with New Hampshire, Maine and Rhode Island joining the trend....By: Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr LLP