Public agencies are exempt from most, but not all, California’s wage and hour laws. Generally, the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) governs public agencies’ wage and hour obligations. But general law cities and special districts are also subject to California’s minimum wage laws for some employee travel time.
Here are some common questions (and
This blog post was authored by Jessica Frier.
On May 29, 2013, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services and Treasury issued final regulations governing wellness programs. The final regulations replace interim proposals issued in 2012. The regulations will apply to plan or policy years beginning on or after January 1, 2014
This blog post, authored by Heather DeBlanc, replaces and supersedes the post that was published on June 14, 2013, on this topic.
One of the challenges facing employers in complying with healthcare reform is reconciling federal requirements with the requirements of California law. On March 21, 2013, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services
This blog post was authored by Heather DeBlanc
The Affordable Care Act implemented a new fee called the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Trust Fund, or “PCOR” fee. For the most part, health insurance issuers, rather than employers, are responsible for paying the PCOR fee. However, the fee also applies to self-insured plan sponsors and must be
This blog post was authored by Jessica R. Frier
It’s a myth that the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) only applies to “large employers” (defined under the Act as those employers with 50 or more full-time employees, including full-time equivalents). In reality, ACA consists of thousands of pages of rules and regulations affecting businesses of all