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Benefits & Leave

Benefits & Leave

Topics include retirement plans, health insurance, HIPAA, COBRA, ERISA, USERRA, and more.
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Jen Carsen

Jennifer Carsen, J.D. is a Legal Editor for BLR’s human resources and employment law publications, focusing on benefits compliance. In the past, she served as the managing editor of California Employer Resources (CER), BLR’s California-specific division, overseeing the content of CER’s print and online publications and coordinating live events and webinars for both BLR and CER. Before joining CER in 2005, Ms. Carsen was a Legal Editor at CCH, Inc. and practiced in the Labor & Employment Department at Sidley & Austin, LLP in Chicago. She received her law degree from the New York University School of Law and her B.A. from Williams College. She is licensed to practice law in New Hampshire.

Areas of Expertise:

COBRA
ERISA
Flexible Benefits/Cafeteria Plans
Health Care Benefits
HIPAA

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David Slaughter

David A. Slaughter, JD, is a Senior Editor for BLR’s Thompson HR products, focusing on benefits compliance. Before coming to BLR, he served as editor of Thompson Information Services’ (TIS) HIPAA guides, along with other writing and editing duties related to TIS’ HR/benefits offerings. Mr. Slaughter received his law degree from the University of Virginia and his B.A. from Dartmouth College. He is an associate member of the Virginia State Bar.

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