BHMK filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of naturopathic physicians and their patients. The lawsuit alleges that two insurance companies—Health Net Health Plan of Oregon, Inc., and American Specialty Health Group, Inc.—violated the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) by discriminating against naturopathic physicians. The ACA mandates non-discriminatory health care with the goal […]
Month: August 2015
Federal Labor Ruling Expands Definition of “Joint Employer” in Browning-Ferris Industries of California
A landmark ruling by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in the Browning-Ferris Industries of California case vastly expands the definition of corporate employee by redefining “joint employer,” providing additional protections for millions of workers. This decision is a win for workers because it expands the number of entities that can be considered joint employers […]
