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The No Surprise Act to Address Surprise Medical Billings and New …

WebOn December 21, 2020, bipartisan congressional leaders agreed on a $900 billion COVID-19 relief package, which included the “No Surprise Act” (“the Act”). The Act, which labor advocates supported, seeks to address the issue of “surprise” medical billings, i.e., large, unanticipated out-of-pocket exp

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Ensuring Union Access to Public Sector Workers at New Employee

WebA union is its members. An employee organization must be able to access and empower workers, who in turn come together to improve the conditions in their workplace. Senate Bill 191 holds potential as a powerful organizing tool by ensuring a union’s right to access newly employed public sector worker

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Biden Administration Takes Aim at Unlawful Insurance Barriers to …

WebThe Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) is a federal law that governs benefits provided by group health plans and health insurance issuers. Since its enactment in 2008, MHPAEA prohibits less favorable benefit limitations for mental health or substance use disorder benefits when c

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Affordable Care Act Waiting Period Complications: California 60 …

WebThe federal Affordable Care Act states that the “waiting period” for benefits cannot be more than 90 days from the time a full time employee “otherwise becomes eligible” for benefits. There is considerable confusion as to when someone may “otherwise become eligible” for benefits. The US Department

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Court of Appeal finds that the California Labor Code Applies to …

WebIn Stone v. Alameda Health System (2023) 88 Cal.App.5th 84 (review granted), Plaintiffs, a Medical Assistant and a Licensed Vocational Nurse employed by Alameda Health System (“AHS”), sued AHS alleging seven claims:

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SB 1334 Guarantees Meal and Rest Break Rights for Public Sector …

WebWith the passage of Senate Bill 1334, California’s public sector health care workers are now guaranteed meal and rest breaks, just like private sector employees. This is a tremendous victory for these front-line healthcare heroes, who have spent the past three years not only battling the COVID-19 pa

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Legal Standard for Pregnancy Discrimination Claims in California

WebA California appellate court in Lopez v.La Casa De Las Madres (2023) 89 Cal.App.5th 364 recently concluded that workers bringing pregnancy discrimination claims must prove: (1) the plaintiff had a condition related to pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition; (2) the plaintiff requested accommodation of this condition, with the …

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NLRB Affirms, Based on Specific Contract Language, Union …

WebThe National Labor Relations Board (“Board”) recently concluded in Hawaiian Telcom, Inc. and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 1357 that striking telecommunications workers were entitled to continued benefits during the period of a strike.The Board ordered Hawaiian Telcom Inc. to compensate former strikers for …

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Rules Governing Vesting of Retiree Health Benefits Under …

WebThe United States Supreme Court will review the Sixth Circuit’s decision in the case of M&G Polymers USA, LLC v.Tackett which involves the question of how to interpret retirees’ vesting rights to health benefits under collective bargaining agreements.. The employer M&G Polymers (M&G”) operated a chemical plant and was a party to …

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Public Entities Cannot Hide Behind a Private Entity to Escape …

WebIn a rare procedural posture, the Public Employment Relations Board (“PERB”), rather than an administrative law judge, issued a post-hearing decision in El Camino Healthcare District (Aug. 15, 2023) PERB Dec. No. 2868-M. WRR represented the charging party union in this case. The case involved the application of the single/joint …

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AB 204 Provides Health Care Workers Community Clinic Retention …

WebAs part of California’s health care spending budget for the coming year, Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation that awards $1,000 each to employees of community health clinics, in the form of a one-time bonus. With approximately 70,000 eligible employees throughout the state, this represents a total expenditure of $70 …

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After Decades, City and County of San Francisco Workers Regain …

WebSan Francisco public employees and their unions have won a major victory in their fight for power and dignity. The state Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) has ruled in City and County of San Francisco (2023) PERB Decision No. 2867-M that the city’s charter provisions that prohibit city workers from striking are void and unenforceable.

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Governor Newsom Signs SB 423 and SB 4 to Expedite Affordable …

WebOn October 11, 2023, Governor Newsom signed into law SB 423 and SB 4, two important and related affordable housing production bills aimed at tackling the state’s housing crisis. Governor Newsom explained that he signed the bills because of “simple math—California needs to build more housing and ens

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Federal Government Announces Billions in Relief to Pension Funds

WebOn June 29, 2023, the Biden administration announced that the National Integrated Group pension plan will receive more than $887 million from the federal Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (known as the PBGC), guaranteeing benefits for thousands who work in or have retired from manufacturing jobs, including United Auto Workers …

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21st Century Cures Act Signed Into Law

WebOn December 13, 2016, President Obama signed the “21st Century Cures Act,” which passed with broad bipartisan support in both the Senate and the House. Here is a summary of the key provisions of the new law: Mental Health Reform: The reforms include an interdepartmental coordinating committee to

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Aca Employer Reporting Requirements and Ssn Mismatch

WebUnions and worker advocates should ensure that employers not take adverse action against employees after the employer receives notice that there is a mismatch or discrepancy with employees’ SSNs as a result of ACA reporting requirements. Unions may consider negotiating collective bargaining language that requires employers to abide by …

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U.S. Supreme Court Hides Behind 1980 Law, Leaving Thousands Of

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California Embraces Role as Sanctuary for Transgender Youth …

WebCalifornia passed Senate Bill 107, which aims to protect transgender youth and their families from bans against gender-affirming care, particular those arriving in California from out of state.

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Guidance on W-2 Health Coverage Reporting: Multiemployer …

WebOn January 3, 2012, the IRS issued Notice 2012-9, which provided new guidance on the reporting of employer-provided group health insurance coverage. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires that all employers report the cost of health insurance coverage on employees’ W-2 forms beginning with

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