Notice of failure to pay premiums for employee’s insurance; employer’s liability for deductions for premiums.
1. If an employer is the policyholder of a policy of group life or health insurance which covers his employees, he shall notify the employees of his inability to pay a premium when due or of his intention to stop paying premiums. The notice must be:
(a) Given at least 10 days before the coverage will cease; and
(b) Conspicuously posted at the place of employment or given in another manner which ensures that all employees will receive the information.
2. An employer is liable to an employee for any money deducted from the employee’s wages for the payment of premiums on a policy of group life or health insurance if the money was not so used.
Last modified: February 25, 2006