Employers – a recent decision by an administrative agency you have likely never heard of will likely require you to revise your employment policies and handbooks. Some background: the National Labor Relations Act is a federal law granting employees the
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How to Comply with the Health FSA Debit Card Claims Substantiation Rules
The IRS’s recent Chief Counsel Advice Memorandum 202317020 (the “Memo”) brings into focus the importance of compliance with the debit card claims substantiation requirements for medical care expenses reimbursed or paid for through a health flexible spending account (“health FSA”)…
Update on the Debate over Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance Investing
Connecticut Supreme Court Opinion Sheds Light on Quasi-Judicial Standard in Context of University Disciplinary Proceeding
Recently, the Connecticut Supreme Court analyzed the availability of absolute immunity for participants in quasi-judicial proceedings, specifically in relation to the dismissal of a complaint by a Yale University student stemming from sexual assault allegations made against him during the…
DEI Efforts in the Wake of the Supreme Court’s College Admissions Decision
Last week the United States Supreme Court issued a 6-3 decision ending a four-decade precedent which had allowed universities and colleges to consider the race of applicants during the admissions process. What, if anything, does this mean for private employer…
Establishing Practices and Procedures to Support Self-Correction of Operational Failures
HR Power Hour with Elizabeth Johnston
On this episode of HR Power Hour, join Verrill attorney Tawny Alvarez as she talks to Elizabeth Johnston. This episode discusses pregnancy and the workplace. Liz is a regular contributor to Verrill’s Taking Care of HR Business blog and…
Reasonable Compensation Under ERISA: Thoughts on Two Recent Cases
Gag Clauses – New Guidance and Litigation Will Inform Compliance
HR Power Hour with John Robertson
On this episode of HR Power Hour, join Verrill attorney Tawny Alvarez as she talks to John Robertson. This episode discusses the skills, resources, and tools organizational managers should possess in order to decrease crises before they happen. John is…