Labor & Employment Law, Family Law, Health Law

Proskauer’s DOMA Task Force

by Roberta Chevlowe | Proskauer - ERISA Practice Center on 5/14/2013

Proskauer’s Employee Benefits Practice Center’s DOMA Task Force, which is comprised of lawyers from our offices nationwide, regularly advises employers and other plan sponsors on the myriad benefits issues that arise in the...more

Same-Sex Marriage Cases: Are Your Benefit Plans Prepared?

by Christine Hawkins, Dipa N. Sudra | Davis Wright Tremaine LLP on 3/29/2013

News articles, social media, protests, and lunchroom conversation were all dedicated to the two cases before the U.S. Supreme Court this week. Hollingsworth v. Perry and Windsor v. United States could potentially transform...more

Two New Ordinances Go into Effect in Philadelphia

by Morgan Lewis on 7/3/2012

Covered employers must provide paid sick leave to employees and equal health benefits to employees' life partners. On July 1, two new ordinances went into effect in Philadelphia; both will affect employers that contract...more

NJ State Library Help Site

by Fein, Such, Kahn & Shepard, P.C. on 10/6/2011

Everyone knows that times are tough right now - but what you may not know are NJ state resources that might be able to help a friend or family member who is struggling at this time. Jim Shepard, Esq. kindly brought to my...more

New York Employers’ Quarterly Wage and New Hire Reporting Requirements Expanded by Child Support Legislation

by Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP on 8/12/2011

New York employers are now required under recently effective amendments to the New York State Tax Law to report the availability of dependent health care coverage to employees when filing mandatory quarterly wage and new hire...more

Illinois Civil Union Act’s Implications for Employers

by Franczek Radelet P.C. on 6/6/2011

On June 1, 2011, Illinois began recognizing civil unions in accordance with the Illinois Religious Freedom Protection and Civil Union Act (the “Act”). The Act’s purpose is to allow same-sex and heterosexual couples to enter...more

Impact of Illinois Civil Union Law on Plans Maintained by Religious Organizations

by McDermott Will & Emery on 5/6/2011

Illinois recently made news when it legalized civil unions beginning June 1, 2011. Because civil union partners will have the same rights as spouses under state law, many religious organizations’ benefit plans could be...more

Civil Unions Legalized in Illinois; Implications for Employee Benefit Plans

by McDermott Will & Emery on 2/3/2011

The recent legalization of civil unions in Illinois raises implications for employee benefit plans. Employers should take action now to prepare for requests for benefit coverage from employees planning to enter to a civil...more

Massachusetts Court Ruling May Have Immediate Effect on Employee Benefits

by Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP on 7/13/2010

On July 8, 2010, a Massachusetts District Court held that the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is unconstitutional, specifically in its application to health benefits. Same sex spouses may be covered by health...more

Immigration Insights (December 2009)

by Dinsmore & Shohl LLP on 12/28/2009

IN THIS ISSUE: *H-1B Quota for FY2010 Reached *Changes to Prevailing Wage Requests Effective January 1, 2010 *Worldwide Deployment of the DS-160 Visa Application Form *HIV Applicants No Longer Inadmissible and...more

Employment Law Update 2010

by Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP on 12/21/2009

It’s that time of year again. In this newsletter edition, Manatt summarizes the new legislation enacted in 2009 that will impact employers in the coming year. Please see full newsletter below for more information....more

Siskind's Immigration Bulletin - March 25, 2008

by Gregory Siskind on 3/25/2008

IN THIS ISSUE: 1. Openers 2. ABCs of Immigration: J-1 Visas – J Waivers of Physicians 3. Ask Visalaw.com 4. Border and Enforcement News 5. News From The Courts 6. News Bytes 7. International Roundup 8. Legislative...more

Amendments TO Family & Medical Leave Act, Signed January 28, 2008/ Williams Kastner Labor & Employment Advisor

by Williams Kastner on 2/4/2008

On January 28, 2008, President Bush signed into law the first expansion of the Family & Medical Leave Act since its enactment in 1993. This article provides a summary of the amendments to this Act....more