Common Law is a system of jurisprudence that originated in England and was later applied in the United States. It is based on judicial precedent rather than on legislative enactment and is therefore derived from principles rather than rules.
Federal legislation that requires group health plans sponsored by employers with 20 or more employees to offer continuation of health insurance coverage to employees and their dependents after they leave their jobs. Employees must pay the entire premium plus up to 2% administrative costs.
