A guest column by Mark Stulmaker, one of Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria’s employee benefits attorneys, appears in the November 2 issue of the Buffalo Law Journal. In “New ACA requirements for small business”, Mr. Stulmaker discusses the Affordable Care Act changes that will go into effect on January 1, 2016 for small businesses. He explains how the definition of a small business will change and the various regulations that these businesses will now have to follow, including what benefits must be provided to employees and how employers are expected to comply.
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Terminated Employees’ Stages of Grief
A guest column by Robert Boreanaz, a labor and employment attorney at Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria, appears in the May 18 issue of Buffalo Law Journal. In “Grief Process of Terminated Employees,” Mr. Boreanaz discusses how attorneys who focus on areas of law other than employment can advise family, friends, and acquaintances who have lost a job on this emotionally charged issue. He suggests that stages of grief similar to those that are often associated with the loss of a loved one can be used as a framework for conversations about the employment termination.
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Car Accidents and Insurance Policies
If you are a car owner, you need to know about car insurance. Most states, including New York, require vehicles to carry car insurance. New York mandates three types of coverage: liability, uninsured motorist, and no-fault insurance. This article discusses two of the three types. Understanding your insurance options will help you in the event of an accident.
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