Fletcher has worked as a regional sales manager for Waiyo, a firm that sells espresso machines to offices and restaurants, for 8 years.Faced with falling demand and plummeting sales, the firm decided to prune its operations and concentrate on its most profitable markets.Fletcher's sales territory was not part of this and he was let go of by the management, with a modest severance package.However, his health coverage was discontinued following his termination, even though Fletcher was willing to pay for it.Which of the following Acts can Fletcher cite in his efforts to have his health coverage benefits restored?
A) Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)
B) Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
C) Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
D) Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act

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Fletcher can cite the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) which allows employees to continue their health coverage in the event of job loss or reduction in hours, by paying for it themselves. This is applicable when the employer had more than 20 employees in the previous year.

Fletcher Has Worked as a Regional Sales Manager for Waiyo