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5 common, avoidable COBRA mistakes


October 9, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
Posted in: Communication, Employment law, FMLA, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, policies

Managing COBRA shouldn’t be rocket science, but there is a science to it that employers and HR managers need to be aware of.

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Answers to tricky HR questions: OK to have a separate COBRA continuation plan?


August 15, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
Posted in: Answers to tricky HR questions, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, policies

Our team of experts fields real-life, everyday questions from HR managers and gives practical answers that can be applied by any HR pro in the same situation. Today’s question: Can we offer a separate COBRA plan to former employees?

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Insurance against employee lawsuits: Worth the money?


June 2, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
Posted in: Employment law, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Money

Something to discuss with your CFO: Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI). But before you do, get the key details about it.

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The best defense against a COBRA lawsuit


May 13, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
Posted in: Communication, Employment law, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, Records documentation, policies

Imagine this scenario: In a COBRA lawsuit against your company, the lawyer for a poor-performing ex-employee goes before a jury and says, “Not only did they kick my client out the door, but they also saddled him with $20,000 in medical bills.”

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Answers to tricky HR questions: COBRA notifications and exempt pay


March 18, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
Posted in: Answers to tricky HR questions, Latest News & Views, Pay

Our team of experts fields real-life, everyday questions from HR managers and gives practical answers that can be applied by any HR pro in the same situation.

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Answers to tricky HR questions: Dealing with terminations and complaints


March 6, 2008 by Jim Giuliano
Posted in: Answers to tricky HR questions, Complaint investigation, Latest News & Views, Terminations

Our team of experts fields real-life, everyday questions from HR managers and gives practical answers that can be applied by any HR pro in the same situation.

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