The Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and Treasury (collectively, the “Departments”) jointly issued FAQ guidance regarding implementation of the health coverage provisions under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”).
Read MoreThe Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), which was signed into law by President Trump on March 27, 2020, authorizes more than $2 trillion of economic relief for individuals, businesses and industries impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreThis article provides practical guidance regarding how employers should address eligibility and coverage issues under their group health plans resulting from the coronavirus (also known as COVID-19). For more information on legal issues relating to the coronavirus, see Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resource Site.
Read MoreThe prospect of a U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) investigation or Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) examination of an employee benefit plan can be daunting for any plan sponsor. Understanding the process and adopting best practices, however, can make the experience less intimidating and improve the results for all parties.
Read MoreEffective January 17, 2020, civil money penalties for certain violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) have been adjusted for inflation by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), as required by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990, as amended by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act of 2015 (Inflation Adjustment Act).
Read MoreHartford Office Managing Partner Ted Augustinos, Houston Partner Laura L. Ferguson and Dallas Counsel Sean Kilian co-authored an article detailing the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA) and the new privacy obligations imposed on certain businesses that collect personal information of California consumers.
Read MoreRichard D. Glovsky, Co-Chair of Locke Lord’s Labor and Employment Practice Group, has co-authored an article examining new legislation that includes a number of important provisions impacting businesses with employees in Massachusetts, including paid family leave and an increase in the state’s minimum wage.
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