Article(s) published by this organization: 15
 | FYI: 2010 IRS and Social Security Limits for Benefit Plans Cynthia A. Van Bogaert; Boardman Law Firm LLP; October 28, 2009, previously published on October 16, 2009 The IRS announced its 2010 cost-of-living adjustments for pension plans in a release dated October 15, 2009. These limits also affect some aspects of non-pension benefit plans. |
| Reducing Risk and Abuse of FMLA Leave Jennifer S. Mirus; Boardman Law Firm LLP; September 14, 2009 The federal and Wisconsin Family and Medical Leave Acts (FMLAs) were enacted for the valid purpose of providing employees with unpaid, job protected leave for specific medical and family reasons. When enacted, the laws were intended to provide employees with leave for serious conditions that might... |
| Prevent Punitive Damages -- Provide Management Training Robert E. Gregg; Boardman Law Firm LLP; September 14, 2009 A company was found liable for an extra $50,000 in punitive damages for failing to train its managers about discrimination. In Mathis v. Phillips Chevrolet, Inc. (7th Cir., 2001), the court stated, "Leaving managers with hiring authority in ignorance of the basic features of the discrimination... |
| Record Keeping Requirements for the COBRA Subsidy Reimbursement under ARRA Clifford D. Bobholz; Boardman Quale Hartmann; September 14, 2009 At this point in time, no additional information relating to the COBRA subsidy reimbursement under ARRA is to be submitted with Form 941. However, those claiming the credit must maintain supporting documentation for the credit claimed. |
| How To Avoid Franchise Problems Paul R. Norman; Boardman Law Firm LLP; September 14, 2009 Your dealership's franchises are some of the most valuable, if not the most valuable, assets that it owns. A franchise is what allows you to buy new motor vehicles, parts and accessories of a particular brand from the manufacturer or distributor ("franchiser") to resell to the public. It... |
| The Impact of the Fair Credit Reporting Act on Your Advertising and Promotion Gary L. Antoniewicz; Boardman Law Firm LLP; September 14, 2009 "YOU HAVE BEEN PRE-APPROVED FOR UP TO $27,000 FINANCING ON YOUR PURCHASE OF . . ." Does this sound familiar? For years, marketing companies have been promoting mailings such as this for dealers to send to targeted individuals to generate traffic in their dealerships, especially for the... |
| Stimulus Act Imposes New COBRA Requirements Clifford D. Bobholz, Andy DeClercq, Jeffrey J. Storch; Boardman Quale Hartmann; September 14, 2009, previously published on February 27, 2009 The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), signed February 17, 2009, makes changes to COBRA that affect virtually all employers with group health plans, even those not currently subject to COBRA. For most plans, the changes first apply March 1, 2009. Employers have until April 18,... |
 | High Deductible Health Plan and Health Savings Accounts: Implementation Checklist for Employers Jeffrey J. Storch; Boardman Law Firm LLP; September 14, 2009 This Checklist is designed to assist employers in implementing a high deductible health plan (HDHP) compatible with health savings accounts (HSA). This Checklist is based on the state of the law as of January 1, 2008. Employers are urged to consult with their legal, tax and other professional... |
| FYI: New HIPAA Breach Notification Regulations Effective Sept. 23 Cynthia A. Van Bogaert; Boardman Law Firm LLP; September 14, 2009, previously published on September 1, 2009 This FYI provides information about new HIPAA ("Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act") breach notification requirements for protected health information ("PHI"). |
| Useful Things to Know About Special Needs Trusts for Persons with Disabilities Madelyn D. Leopold; Boardman Law Firm LLP; September 14, 2009 How can families fund the lifelong needs of their disabled loved one in a way that maximizes that person's quality of life, without jeopardizing important government benefits?... "Special needs trusts" offer an effective option for accomplishing these goals. A properly worded special... |
