by Girish Anand | Dec 21, 2012 | Health Care Reform
As part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), commonly known as Obamacare, more changes in health care are slated to take hold starting New Year's Day. On Jan. 1, the pay rate for doctors treating Medicaid patients will rise to match the...
by Girish Anand | Dec 20, 2012 | USCIS
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is replacing the lists of E-Verify employers and federal contractors that previously appeared on the E-Verify Website with a brand new online search tool. The E-Verify Employer Search Tool, which gives the public the...
by Girish Anand | Dec 18, 2012 | Health Care Reform, HHS
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking public commentary through Dec. 26, 2012, on a proposed rule covering Essential Health Benefits (EHB) under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). EHB define what health insurance plans must...
by Girish Anand | Dec 17, 2012 | DOL, Federal Labor Law, FLSA, U.S. Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has refused to hear an appeal on a 5th Circuit Court's ruling that allowed a private settlement of an overtime dispute. Previously, claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) could only be resolved by a court or the Department of Labor...
by Girish Anand | Dec 14, 2012 | DOL
The Department of Labor (DOL) and Small Business Administration (SBA) have teamed up to launch a website to offer both financial and professional assistance to those on unemployment insurance who wish to go into business for themselves. On the website, you’ll...