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Wage Parity

SERIOUS PENALTIES FOR NON-COMPLIANCE

Wage parity is a legally required supplemental pay benefit for hourly home care aides working for Licensed Home Care Services Agencies (LHCSAs) and other entities in NYC, Nassau, Suffolk, or Westchester.  Wage parity benefits may include New York Labor Law wage deductions or Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) benefits.  These benefits need to meet multiple levels of government regulations.

Under the Wage Parity Act (WPA), which is enforced by the NYS Departments of Health and Labor, as well as the State Attorney General’s Office, the penalties for non-compliance with the WPA and ERISA are severe, including:

  • Liability for Unpaid Wages & Benefits
  • Withdrawal of an Agency's Home Care License
  • Potential Civil & Criminal Medicaid Fraud Prosecution

ARE YOU SURE YOU'RE FULLY COMPLIANT?

Multimillion-dollar class action lawsuits under ERISA and the WPA are targeting the use of “captive” insurance companies for health benefits.  A rise in such lawsuits against LHCSAs and other entities in NYS is expected to continue.  It’s crucial to address WPA non-compliance before facing audits or legal action.  Are you sure you are fully compliant with ERISA and the WPA?

CALL US WHEN YOU'RE READY...

Jovica is here to help! Our Wage Parity services include:

  • A cost-free review of your payment procedures
  • Coordination with an appropriate State and Federally approved insurer guaranteed to tailor benefits that meet or exceed WPA and ERISA requirements and protect your agency from potential legal issues related to employee compensation and benefits
  • Ongoing compliance support including compliance checklists, resource guides for staff, and refinement of policy and procedure manuals that clearly outline compliance with WPA and ERISA

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