by Emerald Law | May 13, 2019 | Compliance |
Compliance Snapshot: New York City Local Law 185 and Local Law 186 impose lactation accommodation obligations on certain employers. In order for employers to comply with New York City (NYC) lactation accommodation laws, employers must: Develop and implement a...
by Emerald Law | May 10, 2019 | Compliance |
The 2020 New York State Budget amended the state’s insurance law to now require certain insurers to cover medically-necessary egg freezing and in-vitro fertilization on policies after January 1, 2020. The law affects insurers writing policies delivered or issued for...
by Emerald Law | Apr 29, 2019 | Compliance |
On March 28, 2019, a United States District Court found parts of the Department of Labor (DOL) final rule on Associated Health Plans (AHPs) unlawful. Specifically, the Court held that final rule was an unreasonable interpretation of the Employee Retirement Income...
by Emerald Law | Apr 17, 2019 | Compliance |
The New Jersey Health Insurance Market Preservation Act (“NJ Individual Mandate”) requires New Jersey residents to maintain health coverage or face a penalty. Starting with Tax Year 2019, the NJ Individual Mandate requires third parties to verify individuals’ health...
by Emerald Law | Apr 5, 2019 | Compliance |
After filing ACA Reporting, employers may realize that they made an error. Employers should make any corrections to the reporting as soon as the error is discovered to avoid potential penalties. Employers may also need to correct a mistake after receiving a 226J...
by Emerald Law | Apr 3, 2019 | Compliance |
UPDATED 6/12/19: On June 11, 2019, Massachusetts Governor Baker and Congressional leaders announced a proposed 3-month delay on the Paid Family and Medical Leave Program. The Massachusetts legislature still needs to vote on the delay and other technical amendments to...
