Consequences Of Improper Administration Of Employee Benefits

Throughout an employee's time with an employer, there are many occasions where the employer will be required to have the employee complete forms or other documents for third parties, or where the employer must complete forms themselves for third parties. We have encountered employers who either delay or completely disregard these requirements. Failing to meet these requirements are risky and potentially costly oversights! Below we will identify the consequences for the employer if these documents are not completed, completed inaccurately, or are not completed in a timely manner.

When an employee commences their employment, the employer typically provides the employee with the documents necessary to enroll in the workplace health and benefit plan. But what if those forms are not provided or properly completed? In these circumstances, there are a number of cases that found the employer liable for the losses that an employee suffered when these documents were not