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News and analysis from Kelley Drye’s labor and employment practice

Health Care Reform: What You Need to Know for 2016

Greetings and Happy New Year! With the new year, many employers have new obligations under the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”). In order to keep you in compliance, Kelley Drye’s Employee Benefits group has published two…

Can Employers Refuse to Cover Spouses?

The Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) requires employers to cover dependents (meaning children) until they turn 26 years old, or pay a penalty. 42 U.S.C.A. § 300gg-14. However, the ACA does not require employers to cover…

The EEOC is Cracking Down on Workplace Wellness Programs

According to the EEOC, a majority of employers now offer some form of wellness program. Employer wellness programs are designed to incentivize employees to adopt a healthier lifestyle and benefit employers in the form…