Gary L. Simpler obtained a favorable arbitration award for a chemical manufacturer.
Gary L. Simpler obtained a favorable arbitration award for a chemical manufacturer in a dispute over the company’s ability to impose a spousal surcharge when an employee chooses employee and spouse or family healthcare coverage and whose working spouse has access to employer provided group health insurance at their place of employment. The arbitrator agreed with the company’s position that the spousal surcharge was not part of the healthcare premium and therefore did not violate the contractual limit on the amount employees were required to contribute towards their health care plan
