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Jason Rothman is a member of the Ogletree Deakins employee benefits practice group. Mr. Rothman counsels publically traded companies, closely-held companies, and non-profit organizations on all aspects of employee benefits and executive compensation law. He counsels them on qualified and nonqualified employee benefit plans, executive compensation plans, health and welfare plans, and employment and related agreements.
Experience
Experience:
Tax Qualified Plans
- Drafts plan documents and amendments thereto
- Assists clients in determination letter submissions
- Counsels employers on the day-to-day operation of tax-qualified retirement plans
- Advises employers on multiemployer pension plans including issues related to withdrawal liability
- Handles representation of organizations in audits of tax-qualified plans before the Internal Revenue Service and Department of Labor
- Provides assistance to clients on submissions under the Employee Plans Compliance Resolution System, Voluntary Fiduciary Correction Program and Delinquent Filer Voluntary Compliance Program
Welfare Benefit Plans
- Counsels employers on health care reform compliance
- Advises clients on welfare benefit regulatory compliance issues, including compliance with COBRA and HIPAA requirements
- Assists clients on the proper design and administration of cafeteria plans
Executive Compensation
- Provides counsel to publically traded companies with respect to Internal Revenue Code Section 162(m) and 280G compliance
- Advises employers all aspects of Internal Revenue Code Section 409A
- Drafts nonqualified plans, employment agreements, and severance agreements
Mergers and Acquisitions
- Performs due diligence and counsel related to employee benefit compliance issues
- Assists in preparation of purchase agreement provisions affecting employee benefit plans and executive compensation matters
Education and Honors
Education:
J.D., cum laude, Cleveland State University, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, 2003
B.S.B.A., The Ohio State University, Fisher College of Business, 2000
Honors and Awards:
- Rising Star by Ohio Super Lawyers Magazine (2009 and 2010)
Professional Activities
Professional Activities:
- American Bar Association
- Ohio State Bar Association
- Worldwide Employee Benefits Network (WEB)
- Amherst Public Library, Trustee
- Lorain County Urban League, Treasurer/Director
- Leadership Lorain County, Class of 2007
Speeches:
- Society of Healthcare Human Resources Professionals of Pennsylvania, Northwest Chapter - "Healthcare Reform Strategies: The Employer Mandate" - Grove City - April 12, 2013
- Ohio State Bar Association Webinar - "What Businesses Should Know About Health Care Insurance" - February 28, 2013
- Valley Hotel and Resort Association - "Healthcare Reform Strategies: The Employer Mandate" - Scottsdale - February 20, 2013
- HR.com Webinar - "Developments in Multiemployer Pension Plans" - November 8, 2012
- OSBA 49th Annual Midwest Labor & Employment law Seminar - "How Healthy is Our Wellness Plan? Legal Issues for Wellness Plans" - Columbus, OH - October 12, 2012
- HR.com Webinar - "Is Your Wellness Program Healthy?" - August 29, 2012
- Lorman Education Services - "Employee Benefit Plan Reporting and Disclosures" - Independence - August 23, 2012
- HR.com webinar - "Benefits Reporting and Disclosures: Are You in Compliance?" - February 29, 2012
- Lorain County Take Five Breakfast Series - "Is Your Health Plan Healthy?" - Elyria - October 18, 2011
- Lorman Education Services - "COBRA Compliance Issues" - Independence - August 23, 2011
- Youngstown-Warren Regional Chamber of Commerce - "Health Care Reform for the HR Manager" - Warren - July 19, 2011
- Healthcare Finance Management Association (HFMA) - "Executive Compensation and Severance Issues" - Akron - August 26, 2010
- International Society of Certified Employee Benefit Specialists (ISCEBS), Northeast Ohio Chapter Program - "Benefits Reporting and Disclosures: Are You in Compliance" - Cleveland - December 8, 2009
- Siouxland SHRM Conference - "Strategic Employee Benefits Planning" - South Sioux City - August 21, 2009
- Health Resources Webinar - "How the New Mandated COBRA Provisions Impact Your Organization: Are You in Compliance Right Now?" - April 30, 2009
In The News
Media Quotes:
- January 31, 2013 - Human Resource Executive - "Get Fit . . . Or Pay the Price"
- April 20, 2012 - Law360 - "Sixth Circuit Finds CBA Provision Requiring Union to Indemnify Employer for Withdrawal Liability Does Not Violate Public Policy Under ERISA"
- March 2, 2012 - SHRM.org - "ERISA Pre-empts State Law Breach of Contract Claim"
- June 18, 2009 - The National Law Journal - "Milwaukee's Sick-Leave Ordinance Struck Down"
- March 10, 2009 - Cleveland Plain Dealer - "COBRA Delays Have Left Many Shouldering Their Own Medical Costs"
- April 2008 - Smart Business - Pittsburgh - "Clamping Down - How the IRS Will Strictly Enforce Cafeteria-Style Benefit Plans"
Published Works:
- August 23, 2012 - Ogletree Deakins Publication - "Eleventh Circuit Rules on Wellness Program Under the ADA"
- August 2012 - The Federal Lawyer Magazine - "Key Employee Benefits Issues Affecting Severance Arrangements"
- June 15, 2012 - Law360 - "Much-Needed Guidance For Health FSAs Has Arrived"
- June 4, 2012 - Ogletree Deakins Publication - "Benefits eAuthority"
- June 4, 2012 - Ogletree Deakins Publication - "IRS Provides Much Needed Guidance for Health FSAs"
- April 3, 2012 - Ogletree Deakins Publication - "Benefits eAuthority"
- April 3, 2012 - Ogletree Deakins Publication - "Sixth Circuit Finds CBA Provision Requiring Union to Indemnify Employer for Withdrawal Liability Does Not Violate Public Policy Under ERISA"
- February 21, 2012 - Ogletree Deakins Publication - "Benefits eAuthority"
- February 21, 2012 - Ogletree Deakins Publication - "New Guidance on Lifetime Income Options in Retirement Plans"
- February 14, 2012 - Ogletree Deakins Publication - "Benefits eAuthority"
- February 14, 2012 - Ogletree Deakins Publication - "New PPACA Benefit Summary Rules Clarified"
- February 10, 2012 - Ogletree Deakins Publication - "DOL Issues Final Service Provider Fee Disclosure Rules"
- February 10, 2012 - Ogletree Deakins Publication - "Benefits eAuthority"
- September 15, 2011 - Ogletree Deakins Publication - "It’s Electric – DOL Issues Guidance on Electronic Disclosure Under Participant Fee Disclosure Regulations"
- August 18, 2011 - Ogletree Deakins Publication - "Short, Fast and to the Point – Proposed PPACA Benefit Summary Rules Set Tight Standards"
