Kerri Beatty, Author at Ali Law Group

COBRA Notices Become Recent Target of ERISA Class Action Lawsuits

March 24, 2021September 30, 2020 by Kerri Beatty

The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (“COBRA”) enables employees and their dependents to extend health coverage under an employer’s group health plan when coverage would otherwise be lost due to termination of employment or other “qualifying events.” Under COBRA, employees must receive specific notices explaining their COBRA rights. Recently, there has been an increase of class action … Read more

U.S. DOL Issues Proposed Rule on Classification of Independent Contractors Under the FLSA

March 24, 2021September 26, 2020 by Kerri Beatty

Submitted by Ali Law Group PC on September 26, 2020 On September 22, 2020, the United States Department of Labor (“DOL”) announced a proposed rule to clarify whether a worker is deemed an “employee” under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) or an “independent contractor.” Under the proposed rule, the DOL would adopt an “economic … Read more

United States Department of Labor Issues New Regulations Relating to Paid Leave Under the FFCRA

March 30, 2021September 15, 2020 by Kerri Beatty

Submitted by Ali Law Group PC on September 15, 2020 As we previously reported, on August 3, 2020, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York (“the District Court”) invalidated several key portions of U.S. Department of Labor’s (“DOL”) rules and guidance concerning the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”). Specifically, the … Read more

New York State Advances Bill that Would Allow Liens on Employer Property for Wage and Hour Claims

March 30, 2021September 14, 2020 by Kerri Beatty

The New York State Assembly and Senate have passed a bill that would allow employees to obtain liens on their current or former employers’ personal and/or real property for the value of a wage claim, plus liquidated damages. If signed into law by Governor Andrew Cuomo, employees would be able to file a wage lien that would … Read more

U.S. DOL Issues New FAQs Regarding the FFCRA and School Closings

March 30, 2021September 2, 2020 by Kerri Beatty

Submitted by Ali Law Group PC on September 2, 2020 The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division has released updated guidance regarding qualifying for paid leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) in relation to school closures and remote learning. We recommend that you review the full FFCRA FAQs, which can … Read more

U.S. Department of Labor Provides Guidance on Employers’ Obligation to Track Employee Hours While Teleworking

March 24, 2021August 28, 2020 by Kerri Beatty

Submitted by Ali Law Group PC on August 28, 2020 On August 24, 2020, the Wage and Hour Division of the United States Department of Labor (DOL) published a Field Assistance Bulletin (“FAB”) providing guidance on employers’ obligations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) to track the hours of compensable work performed by employees … Read more

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