McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The enactment of the Affordable Care Act in 2010 led to a sharp increase in employers self-funding their group health insurance plans, with the market tripling in size in the decade that followed.

Health Insurance 77

Health Insurance Employment Medical Insurance 77

Employee Benefits

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Openly discussing dementia will enable employees to feel more able to disclose diagnoses or issues without fear of repercussions. The Equality Act 2010 and the Disability Discrimination Act 2005 offer protection for employees with disabilities in the workplace and ensure that employers cannot treat them less favourably because of this.

Employment 119

Employment Health and Welfare Consulting Benefits Package 119

Employee Benefits

MARCH 15, 2023

The government’s announcement in January this year that menopause would not become a new protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010 was very disappointing for those who had campaigned for change. Extensive health and safety legislation, including the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, is also relevant.

Health and Welfare 52

Health and Welfare Employment Pension Government 52