The Ebola virus disease ("Ebola") has become a worldwide threat, which, among many other effects, has forced employers to think about how to protect their employees. Employers also must consider how Ebola might impact employment policies and procedures, including, but not limited to, those addressing attendance, leaves of absence, discipline, and medical testing.
Employers are generally tasked with maintaining safe and productive workplaces for their employees, and the Ebola scare has brought many challenges in this regard. In particular, employers' desire to maintain safe ...
Our Epstein Becker Green colleagues have released a new Take 5 newsletter: "Five ACA Issues that Employers Should Be Following" by David W. Garland, Adam C. Solander, and Brandon C. Ge. Below is an excerpt:
Employers have about three months to finalize their employer mandate compliance plans under the Affordable Care Act ("ACA"). While most employers are in the final stages of planning, this month's Take 5 will address five ACA issues that employers should be aware of as they move forward:
- ACA-related litigation
- Employer mandate reporting
- Section 510 liability
- Alternatives to ...
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