USCIS Creates Another Roadblock for Legal Immigrants
8/8/18
By: Kenneth Levine A proposed Trump administration change to the “public charge” regulations, expected to be issued within the next few months, will dramatically alter the process for how Immigration Officers determine eligibility for citizenship or permanent residency. USCIS designates an applicant as a “public charge” if they are likely to become predominantly dependent on…
Not Just for Trust Fund Babies Anymore
5/3/18
By: Bryce M. Van De Moere Even with the existence of the Affordable Care Act, the preferred way to get health benefits is still through your employer. Health insurance packages have become an integral part of employee compensation. As employers continue to offer health benefits to their employees, liability for employers has also increased exponentially;…
DOL Issues Model “Notice of Exchange” for Use by Employers
5/28/13
By: David Cole The U.S. Department of Labor recently released new guidance on the “Notice of Exchange” employer disclosure responsibility under the Affordable Care Act, along with two model notices that employers may use to meet this requirement. Under the Affordable Care Act, all employers who are subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act must…
Healthcare Act: DOL Extends March 1st Deadline for Employers to Give Notice of Exchanges
2/5/13
By: David Cole The Affordable Care Act requires employers to provide written notice to employees of the availability of insurance through state or federal health exchanges, which are scheduled to begin operation on January 1, 2014. The written notice must inform employees about the following: (1) the existence of an Exchange in their state, including…