Merger, Acquisitions, and Headaches Employee Benefits Implications

Companies today increasingly look to mergers and acquisitions (“M&As”) to expand markets, add growth engines, and fill capability gaps. However, benefits issues often arise as a result of a merger or acquisition. In this webinar, we will discuss best practices and tips for navigating employee benefits through a merger and acquisition.

Learning Objectives

• Participants will be able to differentiate between asset purchases, stock purchases, and mergers and explain how each type affects the responsibilities related to employee benefit plans.
• Participants will be able to analyze critical pre-closing considerations for both buyers and sellers, including COBRA obligations, ACA compliance, and the implications of potential inadvertent MEWAs.
• Participants will be able to articulate the importance of HIPAA regulations in the context of M&As and identify key steps for ensuring compliance with Department of Labor requirements throughout the transaction process.