Kyler Prescott was a 14 year old transgender boy who was receiving puberty-delaying medication to help him transition. Shortly before Kyler’s death he had “suicidal ideation” and was taken to Rady Children’s Hospital – San Diego in April 2015. The hospital has a Gender Management Clinic to provide services to children with gender dysphoria and
Retaliation, ADA Charges Rise – Frank C. Morris, Jr. Quoted in SHRM
Our colleague Frank C. Morris, Jr., a Member of the Firm in the Litigation and Employee Benefits practices, in the firm’s Washington, DC, office, was quoted in “Retaliation, ADA Charges Rise” by Allen Smith. The article discusses the uptick in retaliation charges which have been filed and includes tips for employers on how to
Blind Medicare Recipients Sue CMS For Disability Discrimination
The last year has seen a flurry of lawsuits and demand letters to health care and other companies, and even a variety of nonprofits, alleging that those entities have websites that are not accessible to those who are blind or have low vision and thus allegedly violate the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). The U.S.
April 22 Complimentary Webinar Concerning EEOC Wellness Regulations
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I’d like to recommend an upcoming complimentary webinar, “EEOC Wellness Regulations – What Do They Mean for Employer-Sponsored Programs? (April 22, 2015, 12:00 p.m. EDT) presented by my Epstein Becker Green colleagues Frank C. Morris, Jr. and Adam C. Solander.
Below is a
Act Now Advisory – Protecting Your Workforce: What You Need to Know About Ebola
The Ebola virus disease (“Ebola”) has become a worldwide threat, which, among many other effects, has forced employers to think about how to protect their employees. Employers also must consider how Ebola might impact employment policies and procedures, including, but not limited to, those addressing attendance, leaves of absence, discipline,
Complimentary Webinar – ADA Part II
Post-Acute Care in Transition: Tackling the Legal/Regulatory Transformation of the Industry
Health Care Entities and the ADA: Part 2 – Complex Issues in the Reasonable Accommodation of Patients, Residents & Guests with Disabilities
Wednesday, July 16, 2014, at 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (EDT) Presenters: Andrea R. Calem, Epstein Becker Green Frank C. Morris,
Webinar on the ACA Employer Mandate: Feb. 20
In a complimentary webinar on February 20 (1:00 p.m. ET), our colleagues Frank C. Morris, Jr., and Adam C. Solander will review the ongoing impact of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) on employers and their group health plans.
The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service recently issued highly anticipated final regulations implementing the employer
Frank Morris’s “Top 5” Action Items for Employers in 2014
Our colleague Frank C. Morris, Jr., at Epstein Becker Green wrote the December issue of Take 5, with five key action items for employers in 2014. Following is an excerpt:
It’s December, and human resources professionals and law departments are reflecting on the issues addressed in 2013 and giving thanks for incident-free holiday parties.
ACA’s Employer “Pay or Play” Mandate Delayed – What Now for Employers?
A recent article in Bloomberg BNA’s Health Insurance Report will be of interest to health industry employers: “ACA’s Employer ‘Pay or Play’ Mandate Delayed – What Now for Employers?” by Frank C. Morris, Jr., and Adam C. Solander, colleagues of ours, based in Epstein Becker Green’s Washington, DC, office.
Following is an
More on the ACA Employer Mandate Delay: Employers Get Welcome Relief from Penalties Until 2015, but Many Questions Remain
I’ve posted a client advisory on the recent ACA employer mandate delay, with my colleagues Frank C. Morris, Jr.; Elizabeth Bradley; and Adam Solander. We explore the ramifications and unresolved issues that employers should consider. Following is an excerpt:
In reaction to employers’ concerns about the many difficulties posed in efforts to comply with