Workshop:Compliance & Administration of Employee Welfare Benefit Plans March 26, 2009

3 CPE Credits

Employee welfare benefit plan regulations have become more stringent in recent years. Failing to meet the myriad of requirements under HIPAA, COBRA and ERISA can result in steep financial penalties and significant liabilities.

Discover what welfare plan compliance issues pose the most challenges and gain useful guidelines for conducting a self-audit. Have in mind a particular problem or situation you are facing, as there will be time for individualized discussion. You'll also learn to:

-Identify mandatory components of a summary plan description
-Prepare for a Department of Labor compliance audit
-Ensure welfare plan documents comply with ERISA disclosure
-Avoid mistakes with COBRA notice and HIPAA privacy rules

Speaker: Kate West Rowan is a partner in the San Francisco office of Littler Mendelson. She advises employers on the design, implementation, taxation and administration of employee benefits and executive compensation arrangements.

NCHRA Members: $130 / General: $165.

Official Website: http://www.nchra.org