Benefits, Pensions and Perq''s FMLA FMLA, COBRA and Pregnancy Miscellaneous Perq''s Q & A Question: Dear Alan: I have been working for my company for three years and over that time my weekly hours have gone from 40 sometimes up to 75. Without a doubt it is now beginning to negatively affecting me, my health, my family and my sanity. Do you have any ideas? Overworked. Cranston, Rhode Island. MORE

I know you are not an employment law specialist, but what advice can you offer an HR Manager who wants to help this employee get safely through treatment without having the added stress of paying for COBRA and finding a new job, thereby keeping my firm's name from potentially ending up in the news with some very bad PR? COBRA is going to be cheaper than paying cash, so he'll undoubtedly take COBRA. MORE

Blog » “For my appeal of a denial of unemployment benefits, should I point out that I am receiving COBRA subsidy, which makes no sense?” “For For my appeal of a denial of unemployment benefits, should I point out that I am receiving COBRA subsidy, which makes no sense?” MORE

My husband was laid off and we will be without health insurance when our COBRA coverage expires in 3 months. Dear Deb: I work as a consultant, mostly for non-profits. If I take work as a barista at a coffee shop, they will provide full health benefits. MORE

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COBRA will now be offered across the board to same-sex and hetrosexual couples. One of the most historical decisions made by #SCOTUS this past week was their ruling on #DOMA. MORE

Don’t know who to call with a COBRA compliance question. The cloud. Ten years ago that meant a nice day at the park, or an incoming storm. Now it’s… everything. Email. Shopping. Word processing. Even dating! MORE

Basics Before Negotiating Before Resigning FMLA FMLA, COBRA and Pregnancy Monthly Newsletter Library Resigning from Your Job Severance Packages Stock, Stock Options, "Equity “ The cure for anger is delay.”. – Seneca. THREE BRIEF ACTUAL CASE HISTORIES : (1) Aquilino was a well known agricultural economist employed by an industry trade organization in Washington, D.C. MORE

Before Negotiating Disability Disability and Pregnancy FMLA FMLA, COBRA and Pregnancy Involuntary Resignation Severance Packages The Bully Boss The Bully Boss and Hostility When is Involuntary Resignation appropriate SkloverWorkingWisdom™ – Self-Help Action Plan 1. Totally Frazzled from Work? Here’s What You Can Do”. A Plan for Addressing Extreme Exhaustion and Possible Need for Time Off. 2015 Alan L. Sklover. MORE

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Perform a COBRA audit. Do you know if you offer state COBRA? Have you hit the ceiling to switch to Federal COBRA? Is your Federal COBRA properly administered? MORE

Blog » “To be eligible for COBRA coverage, must I be on my employer’s medical plan for any certain period of time?” “To To be eligible for COBRA coverage, must I be on my employer’s medical plan for any certain period of time?” FMLA, COBRA and Pregnancy N. MORE

Disability Disability and Pregnancy FMLA FMLA, COBRA and Pregnancy Miscellaneous Perq''s Monthly Newsletter Library “Be careful about reading health books. You may die of a misprint.”. - Mark Twain. MORE

but on Social Security alone, I’m facing some huge changes—including COBRA or ACA coverage for my health care expenses, which annually total more than my salary has ever been. I’m going to do COBRA for the remainder of the year, but it’s very expensive, and a few more weeks on the original plan would have helped. It would really help with the COBRA costs, etc. Remember the letter-writer last year wondering about how to tell her coworkers that she has incurable cancer ? MORE

I know you are not an employment law specialist, but what advice can you offer an HR Manager who wants to help this employee get safely through treatment without having the added stress of paying for COBRA and finding a new job, thereby keeping my firm's name from potentially ending up in the news with some very bad PR? COBRA is going to be cheaper than paying cash, so he'll undoubtedly take COBRA. MORE

ACTUAL CASE HISTORIES*: We are frequently asked questions about COBRA, the federal workplace law that is probably utilized by more employees than any other. To assist people in this regard, we’ve put together a list of the 21 Most Frequently Asked Questions about COBRA, along with their answers. Here’s a summary of the COBRA basics you ought to know. Some of your rights may surprise you: Question 1: What is COBRA continuation health coverage? MORE

Disability Disability and Pregnancy FMLA FMLA, COBRA and Pregnancy Miscellaneous Perq''s Monthly Newsletter Library “Be careful about reading health books. You may die of a misprint.” ” - Mark Twain. ACTUAL “CASE HISTORIES ”: Jana, 34, was an experienced graphic artist employed by a large website development company. For five years, she was a star performer, and over time rose to a Senior Graphic Artist position. MORE

You can use COBRA coverage from your “old” job for a short period to help you do this, if COBRA coverage is available to you. FMLA FMLA, COBRA and Pregnancy Involuntary Resignation Q & A The Bully Boss The Bully Boss and HostilityQuestion : Dear Alan: What is the appropriate procedure/consequences of resigning while on leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”)? Background: six years, incredible performance. MORE

A severance package is generally combined with other benefits like health insurance under COBRA. Health Insurance After being laid off, you may still be able to purchase COBRA extended health insurance benefits. MORE

Except in extreme circumstances, employees can opt for COBRA to continue their health coverage. HR should say, "You realize that this termination is highly suspect and will not save the company any money due to COBRA anyway.". The employee is highly likely to opt for COBRA, therefore the savings you hope to achieve by termination will not happen. Phillis Dewitt was fired from her job as a nurse. The hospital maintains it was due to insubordination. MORE

If COBRA is too expensive, you can get short term medical insurance to cover you and your family if they need it. Job transitions , whether voluntary or involuntary, can add a lot of stress to your life if you aren’t prepared for what you’re going to face. MORE

Except in extreme circumstances, employees can opt for COBRA to continue their health coverage. HR should say, "You realize that this termination is highly suspect and will not save the company any money due to COBRA anyway.". The employee is highly likely to opt for COBRA, therefore the savings you hope to achieve by termination will not happen. Phillis Dewitt was fired from her job as a nurse. The hospital maintains it was due to insubordination. MORE

Among the Department of Labor’s top 20 requests are information on COBRA health insurance continuation coverage, the Family Medical Leave Act benefits, United States employment statistics, health plans, minimum wage and unemployment insurance. MORE

Before Resigning FMLA FMLA, COBRA and Pregnancy Involuntary Resignation Q & A Resigning from Your Job What is Involuntary Resignation Question: Two weeks ago, I had an anxiety attack at work – my third one. I thought I would be written up and terminated, but instead Corporate Human Resources told me I was qualified for Family Medical Leave Act, or FMLA. So I am out on FMLA leave. . I feel that, when I go back, I will be terminated. MORE

Information on COBRA and insurance coverage information including costs once medical, optical and dental coverage ended. MORE

Before Negotiating Benefits, Pensions and Perq''s Disability Disability and Pregnancy FMLA FMLA, COBRA and Pregnancy Miscellaneous Perq''s Monthly Newsletter Library Severance Packages “Be careful about reading health books. You may die of a misprint.”. - Mark Twain . MORE

Try practicing laid off in your household: figure your unemployment income, COBRA costs, your normal expenses and figure out how long you can live on that without touching your IRA. There is a fallacy that many job seekers have: their job skills are enough to keep their job. Not true. MORE

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Avoiding Disputes Disputes and Resolving Them FMLA FMLA, COBRA and Pregnancy Q & AQuestion : Alan, I have not been classified as a “key employee” by my employer, but while on FMLA leave of absence for Maternity Leave I worked over 200 hours. I did so because the nature of my job requires timely reporting and other duties that I simply had to do in order for the company to not take a hit. MORE

Addiction, Law and Work Disability Disability and Pregnancy FMLA FMLA, COBRA and Pregnancy Misconduct and Bad Behavior Monthly Newsletter Library Yours (or Allegedly Yours “ Sometimes you can only find Heaven by slowly backing away from Hell.”. – Carrie Fisher. ACTUAL CASE HISTORY : I can recall many case histories of clients, and their family members, who have dealt with the reality of addiction to substances, both legal and illegal. MORE

FMLA FMLA, COBRA and Pregnancy How and When to Resign Losing Q & A Resigning from Your Job Stock, Stock Options, "Equity Question: I am currently out on Family Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) to help my mother who is sick. I do not want to return to work after my leave time is over. However, I have a significant amount of stock that vests on December 31st and I don’t want to sacrifice this significant payout. At the same time, I don’t want to burn any bridges. MORE

However, if you are hoping for such things as (i) cooperation with rollovers, (ii) cooperation with COBRA, (iii) cooperation with future employers getting confirmation of your employment, etc., Could be simple things, like an acknowledgment that you were given information about COBRA. Question: I was recently asked to attend an “Exit Interview.” What can you tell me about them, and how should I respond? Is there a requirement I attend? Susan. Jessup, Maryland. MORE

Sure there’s COBRA, and sure, there are the exchanges, but do you really think you’ll be better off on those than on your employer-provided plan? I am a middle manager without a union who has been told that because of poor job performance, I would need to step down. MORE

COBRA and FMLA Discrimination, Harassment & Hostility Q & AQuestion: Dear Alan, First, let me say how much I enjoy your site. I’ve learned a LOT but still wonder about my particular case. As you’ve mentioned, it’s better to ask and be certain than wonder for a lifetime. I’ve been working for a non-profit organization for about eight months, and was recently transferred to a new boss. MORE

FMLA, COBRA and Pregnancy N. Blog » Did You Know That. ? Did You Know That. ? Published on October 16th, 2010 by Alan L Sklover Major companies illegally collude with each other to keep their employees from getting new jobs with their competitors. MORE

I signed up for COBRA healthcare continuation for my family. Concerned that there was a mistake, I called Human Resources, and was told that it was not the usual COBRA benefits, but “Subsidized” COBRA benefits. The Federal “COBRA” law gives almost all laid off employees a right to remain on their employer’s health plan for up to 18 months. is entitled to remain on their employer’s healthcare insurance plan under a federal law nicknamed “COBRA.” MORE

Disability and Pregnancy Discrimination, Harassment & Hostility FMLA FMLA, COBRA and Pregnancy Other Discrimination Pregnancy Q & AQuestion: I am pregnant and my doctor wants me to work just 25 hours a week, but my employer told me that they need someone who can work 40 hours a week. So, they gave me separation papers to sign. Is that legal? Do they have to hire me back after I have my baby? Larisa. Palmyra, Maine. MORE

After Negotiating FMLA FMLA, COBRA and Pregnancy Involuntary Resignation Monthly Newsletter Library Negotiation Pointers Performance Improvement Plans Process Insights Severance Packages Termination, Interviews and Future Employment When is Involuntary Resignation appropriate “One of the secrets of life. is to make stepping stones out of stumbling blocks.”. – Jack Penn. MORE

Figure out your take home pay, add in a good chunk more for a COBRA payment to maintain health care and then figure out how much to save monthly between now and the end of the year to get one month’s take-home pay in the bank. You know what the best defense is for the risk of getting laid off? One year’s take home pay in the bank. You’ll never remove the risk of a layoff. Job security is a myth. MORE

That email you receive reminding you to print off and mail those COBRA forms to that newly departed employee. It’s great being in love except when it’s not what I signed up for it to be. That’s exactly how I feel about HR technology and human resources. MORE

Our family took advantage of COBRA known as the Consolidated Omnibus Reconciliation Act. In my experience, employees and former employees are often surprised at how expensive benefits under COBRA actually can be. I’m here to tell you that there’s life after COBRA. MORE

Make sure you give the ex-employee information on COBRA and any other benefit information they may need. So Long, Farewell, Auf Wiesersehen, Good-Bye! No one wants to do it, but as sure as death and taxes, if you’re in HR, you will have to fire someone some day. MORE

FMLA FMLA, COBRA and Pregnancy Monthly Newsletter Library Parenting and Working“My grandmother started walking five miles a day when she was sixty. She’s ninety-seven now, and we don’t know where the heck she is.”. – Ellen DeGeneres. ACTUAL CASE HISTORY : Just recently, in the course of representing a client, I carefully reviewed the Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) law and its regulations. MORE