This How To maps out the steps an employer should follow in order to properly pay an employee who has separated, or has been involuntary terminated, from employment.
This guide provides an overview of federal recordkeeping and retention requirements related to employee benefits. It includes records covered by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA), the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Recordkeeping for Employee Benefit Purposes addresses federal requirements only and does not include state or local guides.
Employees and their spouses must receive a general notice of rights under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) within 90 days of the beginning of group health plan coverage.
Oregon law requires covered employers to provide eligible employees and dependents the option of continuing health care coverage under certain circumstances. This guide helps HR professionals understand requirements related to continued health care coverage.