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Kahn, Dees, Donovan & Kahn, LLP (KDDK) has hired Patrick C. Thomas as an associate attorney.  He was sworn in during an Admission Ceremony held today in Indianapolis. Patrick C. Thomas (Pat) has joined KDDK as an associate and serves on the firm’s Litigation and Trial Services practice team.  Pat is licensed to practice law...
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Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA or Affordable Care Act), employers that are subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act are required to provide a new notice to employees.  Notice to Employees of Exchange Coverage Options   A “Notice to Employees of Exchange Coverage Options” must be given to inform employees of...
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With advances in technology, managing employees’ use of social media in the workplace can be tough.  Managing employees’ use of social media outside of the workplace can be even tougher.  The next time an employee walks into your office to report inappropriate social media content published by another employee, start your investigation with the “5...
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For the first time in a decade, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has a fully-confirmed five-member board.  On July 30, the United States Senate confirmed all five of President Obama’s nominees. Prior to that vote, the NLRB had been operating with only three members, two of which were “recess appointments.” Because of the manner...
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Please join the KDDK Labor and Employment Law Practice Team as we review employer impacts of recent legislative and regulatory decisions as well as issues to watch in the year ahead. This seminar will address topics such as: Ensuring employee handbooks, work rules and policies reflect recent NLRB decisions;  Regulating employee use of social...
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By now, you undoubtedly have heard about the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in U.S. v. Windsor, declaring unconstitutional the Defense of Marriage Act (“DOMA”), which defines marriage as a legal union between one man and one woman. But you may not have considered the effects of this decision on employers’ obligations to provide leave under...
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The Obama Administration made a surprise announcement yesterday that implementation of the new employer and insurer reporting requirements under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has been postponed. Planned to commence on January 1, 2014, implementation of the large employer penalty and related employer mandate have been pushed back one year. This means that employers and/or...
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Many employers are aware that a leave of absence can sometimes be a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act. When faced with an employee who cannot attend work and perform his or her job, employers often argue the employee is not a qualified individual under the ADA. Although employers within the Seventh Circuit...
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KDDK attorneys Steven M. Theising and Ashley R. Bess today gave approximately 75 local business representatives a “reality check” as deadlines related to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act approach. Among many key topics addressed were coverage changes, the individual mandate, health insurance exchanges, the employer mandate, and taxes, credits and fees for individuals...
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Deadlines related to healthcare reform in Indiana are rapidly approaching.  Is your business ready?  (Are you sure?)  If not, there’s still time to register for a FREE business seminar re: the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act presented by KDDK attorneys Steven M. Theising and Ashley R. Bess. Sponsored by WorkOne Southwest and the Gibson...
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