The Secretary of Health and Human Services released a report explaining in very clear language the effect of health insurance reform on the ability of small businesses to offer health insurance. According to HHS’s report, 56,593 small businesses in Maryland alone would qualify for an attractive tax credit. In addition, health insurance reform would end...
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But What if They Don’t?
I know I’m not the only one who’s a little leery of the charge ahead toward electronic access of health records. I’m not a Luddite, I use technology for hours every day, and can’t completely remember life without the computer. And when I handle a long-term disability case, I LOVE receiving medical records that are...
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Age Discrimination Case Shows Value of Stereotype Remarks
Dean Inman worked for 17 years at Klockner Pentaplast of America as a senior manager. He charged Klockner with age discrimination when it fired him. The prospects of getting to trial in federal court on discrimination have been low in recent years. Since last terms’ Supreme Court decision in Gross vs. FBL Financial Services,...
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Retaliation for wage complaints
The Fair Labor Standards Act requires hourly employees to be paid for time worked, and for time during which the employer “suffers or permits” the employee to work. Many disputes arise over the right to payment for time spent putting on protective clothing, reaching the workplace (for example, going through security and walking to the...
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