Employer shared responsibility and reporting requirements delayed one year.
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Joseph J. Lazzarotti
Joseph J. Lazzarotti is a principal in the Tampa, Florida, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. He founded and currently co-leads the firm's Privacy, Data and Cybersecurity practice group, edits the firm’s Privacy Blog, and is a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) with the International Association of Privacy Professionals. Trained as an employee benefits lawyer, focused on compliance, Joe also is a member of the firm’s Employee Benefits practice group.
In short, his practice focuses on the matrix of laws governing the privacy, security, and management of data, as well as the impact and regulation of social media. He also counsels companies on compliance, fiduciary, taxation, and administrative matters with respect to employee benefit plans.
Health Care Reform Resource Center
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The DOL Has Started Auditing Group Health Plans for PPACA, as well as GINA and Wellness Program Compliance
The DOL has begun to audit PPACA compliance, is your plan ready?
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Proposed Wellness Regulations Would Raise Maximum Rewards, Among Other Changes
Federal agencies (IRS/HHS/DOL) issue proposed regulations concerning wellness programs…
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Leave Sharing Programs and Other Steps Employers Can Take to Assist Employees Affected by Hurricane Sandy
Events like Hurricane Sandy often leave companies and employers scrambling for ways to assist those affected by the storm, including the company’s employees and their families. Here are some ways employers can help.
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Wellness Program Survives under ADA “Safe Harbor,” Eleventh Circuit Rules
Wellness Program Survives under ADA “Safe Harbor,” Eleventh Circuit Rules…
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Wellness Program Tax Credit Passed in Massachusetts
Wellness Program Tax Credit Passed in Massachusetts…
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DOMA in Jeopardy, Impact on Employer-Sponsored Group Health Plans
Employers should revisit self-funded group health design to exclude same-sex spouses following First Circuit decision declaring DOMA unconstitutional.
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San Francisco Amends Its Health Care Ordinance – Changes Effective January 2012
San Francisco’s Health Care Security Ordinance has been amended to require more of certain employers with workers in the City and County of San Francisco. The amendments will take effect January 1, 2012. Employers, particularly those using a health reimbursement account plan (HRA) or a health savings account (HSA) plan to comply with the Ordinance…
Continuing Health Coverage During Leaves of Absence, A Trap for the Unwary
It’s fairly common for employers to continue benefits for employees out on leaves of absence. But what happens after protected leaves such as FMLA and USERRA end, or if the leave is not protected by law, and coverage continues? This post discusses a recent case where the carrier was able to back out of coverage because the plan terms simply did not support coverage during the leave, creating significant exposure for the employer.
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