New Posting Requirements For Employers

Posted on May 28, 2013 by SW Law

The United States Department of Labor (“DOL”) has issued new posting requirements for employers regarding the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (“the Act”). These new requirements go into effect October 1, 2013. In addition to posting the information, it must be given to employees hired on or after that date, and current employees must be given the information on or before October 1.

The DOL has provided model notices for employers who provide a health plan to all or some employees as well as one for those employers who have no such plan.

The purpose of the notices is to give employees information regarding healthcare options, including information about the Healthcare Insurance Marketplace established under the Act.

In addition, the DOL has issued a new model COBRA notice to deal with provisions of the Act. A copy is available here.

Shuttleworth PLLC Moves to New Knoxville Office

Posted on May 15, 2013 by SW Law

Shuttleworth William PLLC recently announced it has moved to a new office in Knoxville. The firm is now located in the First Tennessee Plaza at 800 South Gay St., Suite 2031. The new space puts it closer to the Knox County Courthouse, state Supreme Court Building and U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee.