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Limited Liability Corporation Is Bound by Election of Coverage for Members

Workers' Compensation

The NJ Appellate Division ruled that the members of a Limited Liability Corporation had an affirmative responsibility to elect workers' compensation coverage. Since the corporation failed to do so, liability cannot be shifted to the Workers' Compensation insurance producer or the insurance company. Millwork, LLC , Docket No.

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Occupational Accident Insurance: A Crucial Safety Net for Independent Contractors in Staffing

Assurance Agency

Regardless of the method independent contractors are matched with their work, they face the same occupational hazards and potential accidents as W-2 employees while not qualifying for Workers’ Compensation benefits. Reach out to the ‘A’ Team today to learn more.

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Not A Violation of Public Policy

Workers' Compensation

In rejecting an employee’s attempt to go forward with a lawsuit directly against an employer, the NJ Appellate Division ruled, in an unreported case,* that an employee, in a novel argument, may assert the “violation of public policy” as an allegation. The exclusion is embodied in the Employer’s Liability EII exclusion.”

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Occupational Accident Insurance: A Crucial Safety Net for Independent Contractors in Staffing

Assurance Agency

Regardless of the method independent contractors are matched with their work, they face the same occupational hazards and potential accidents as W-2 employees while not qualifying for Workers’ Compensation benefits. Reach out to the ‘A’ Team today to learn more.

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Ask an Expert: Is There a 30-Day Grace Period to Make Changes to Elections in Cafeteria Plans?

InterWest Insurance Services

Q: We have an employee who wants to make changes to her cafeteria plan election, even though benefits are already effective. Once cafeteria plan benefits become effective, the elections are “locked in.” Once coverage becomes effective, the elections are irrevocable. The consequences.

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Cyber Insurance Pricing Ebbs

InterWest Insurance Services

In 2021 and 2022, 100% rate increases for cyber liability insurers were common, but a number of factors are finally starting to drive rates lower. According to the report, companies that have in place strong security measures are likely to reap the benefits in terms of lower premiums. European and U.S.

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After Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization: Impact on Employee Benefits

Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

states now (or likely will soon) ban or significantly limit reproductive health services, including abortion, and some state laws threaten to impose liability on those who assist an individual in obtaining an abortion. Future updates will be posted on our blog, www.erisapracticecenter.com , to which you can subscribe here.