By Steven L. Brenneman
Think your plate is full trying to understand and comply with all the federal, state, and local laws affecting the employment relationship? A recent decision from a federal judge in Peoria, Illinois examines another statute to keep in mind.

Class action litigation alleging Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) notice violations is becoming more common, and this highlights the need for employers and plan administrators to review their COBRA election notices to ensure that the notices comply with the COBRA notice content requirements set forth in the regulations.

By Dinita L. James, Gonzalez Law, LLC
Arizona employers with fewer than 20 employees need to be ready for a new state law requiring them to offer continuation of health insurance benefits for employees and their dependents. The new law applies to health benefits plans sponsored by small employers that are issued or renewed after December 31, 2018.