Monthly Archives: March 2013

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NEW INTERIM RULES FOR ACA RETALIATION CLAIMS

By:  John E. Murray The Affordable Care Act (ACA) created a new retaliation claim for employees.  An employee can bring a claim for retaliation if they have suffered some adverse employment action because: The employee receives a subsidy to purchase health insurance; The employee provides information to an employer or a government agency regarding a […]

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NEW FMLA REGULATIONS TAKE EFFECT TODAY

By: John E. Murray Last month the Department of Labor issued final regulations clarifying the right of eligible employees to take FMLA leave relating to military leave. These regulations take effect today. The relevant changes to the DOL’s prior regulations are: FMLA leave is available for qualifying exigencies arising out of the active duty of […]

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