As class action attorneys continue to target wellness programs and tobacco user surcharges, plan sponsors must be mindful of the complex rules governing these common plan features. Ballard Spahr employee benefits attorneys Finn Pressly and Uchenna Osagiede will break down what employer-sponsored medical plans need to know about these programs and will provide practical steps to help ensure compliance.… Continue Reading
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Back to School – Remembering the 4 R’s: RIFs, Remote Work, Requests for Accommodations, and Recruitment in Uncertain Times, Part Two
Part two of our “Back to School” webinar series will take a look at looming issues for employers as they face an uncertain economic forecast while still dealing with novel challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite unemployment rates remaining steady, a changing economy has many employers anticipating the need to reduce their workforce and re-thinking workforce management.… Continue Reading
Webinar Recording: Back to School – Remembering the 4 R’s: RIFs, Restructuring, Requests for Accommodations, and Recruitment in Uncertain Times
Posted in ADA, COVID, Events, Labor, Layoffs & Furloughs, Minimum Wage, Remote Work, Unions, Wage & Hour
As COVID lingers and the economy remains uncertain, employers face a host of issues. Recently, a group of Ballard Spahr attorneys hosted part one of a two part webinar series to revisit the basics, as well as novel issues, related to aligning your workforce to your business needs. Many businesses do not have enough workers and are focused on attracting and retaining necessary talent, while others, due to rising costs and stubborn supply chain problems, must consider layoffs and reductions in force.… Continue Reading
Webinar Recording: End of Roe – What it Means for Employers and Employee Benefit Plans
Recently, Ballard Spahr attorneys spoke about the overturning of Roe v. Wade and the impact on employee benefit plans and other issues important to employers. The webinar addressed measures that employers can consider and implement in response to these developments and the legal and practical issues they present.
Below you’ll find a link to a recording of the webinar and presentation slides.… Continue Reading
Upcoming Webinar: The End of Roe – What it Means for Employers and Employee Benefit Plans
Posted in Employee Benefits, Leave
Tuesday, July 26, 2022, 12:00 – 1:30 PM ET
The recent Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade and state laws banning abortion in the wake of the decision have raised significant employee benefit and other issues for employers. This webinar will address measures that employers are considering and implementing in response to these developments, and the legal and practical issues they present.… Continue Reading