On July 19, 2017, the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board (“WCB” or the “Board”) issued its final regulations (“Final Regulations”) for the New York State Paid Family Leave Benefits Law (“PFLBL” or the “Law”). The WCB first published regulations to the PFLBL in February 2017, and then updated those regulations in May (collectively, the “Prior Regulations”).
While the Final Regulations did clarify some outstanding questions, many questions remain, particularly pertaining to the practical logistics of implementing the Law, such as the tax ...
My colleague Lee T. Polk authored Epstein Becker Green’s recent issue of its Take 5 newsletter. This Take 5 features five considerations suggesting the advantages of employee benefit plans as programs that are beneficial to both employers and employees.
- Tax Aspects of Qualified Retirement Plans Can Save Money For Both Employers and Employees
- The Benefits of a Contractual Claims Limitation Period
- The Benefits of a Contractual Venue Selection Clause
- The Standard of Judicial Review in the Context of Top Hat Plan Benefit Disputes
- Fiduciary Exception to the Attorney-Client ...
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