Tax Law, Civil Rights, Labor & Employment Law

Employment Law Blog: The Price of Generosity - PTO Donation Policies

by Jo Ellen Whitney | Davis Brown Law Firm on 5/8/2013

At Davis Brown's recent Employment Law Seminar, a hot topic was the structure and utilization of Paid Time Off and leave donation programs. Iowans tend to be generous givers. We step forward, we raise the barn, bake a pie,...more

Health Reform + Related Health Policy News Update - April 2013

by Jane Arnold, Anika Clifton, Thomas Donohoe, Colleen M. Faddick, Matthew Murer, Alan K. Parver, Emily Wey | Polsinelli on 4/17/2013

In this Issue: - Top News ..Large Hospital Systems Settles for $25.5 Million for False Claims Act Allegations ..Catholics’ Challenge to Contraceptive Coverage Mandate Dismissed As Not Ripe - States...more

Married Same-Sex Couples Should File Protective Claims For Tax Refunds Now

by William Rohrer | Carlton Fields on 4/10/2013

When the Supreme Court ultimately decides United States v. Windsor, it could strike down the portion of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) that prohibits married same-sex couples from receiving the federal benefits provided...more

Same-Sex Marriage Cases: Are Your Benefit Plans Prepared?

by Christine Hawkins, Dipa N. Sudra | Davis Wright Tremaine LLP on 3/29/2013

News articles, social media, protests, and lunchroom conversation were all dedicated to the two cases before the U.S. Supreme Court this week. Hollingsworth v. Perry and Windsor v. United States could potentially transform...more

Dynamic Year Expected in Labor and Employment Law

by Philip Berkowitz, Huan Xiong | Littler on 1/24/2013

President Obama's re-election, a newly active NLRB, and important decisions pending before the Supreme Court promise to make 2013 an interesting year in labor and employment law – domestically and internationally. Here is a...more

Conducting Workplace Investigations

by Phyllis C. Katz | Sands Anderson PC on 1/11/2013

Recently, when advising a client who was investigating a complaint of sexual harassment, I had the opportunity to revisit the EEOC’s Enforcement Guidance: Vicarious Employer Liability for Unlawful Harassment by Supervisors...more

Employers Must Gross Up Back Pay Awards in NLRB Cases

by Rose McCaffrey | Sherman & Howard L.L.C. on 1/9/2013

In another bold move, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has beefed up the requirements for back pay payments when an employer loses a labor dispute. Employees and their lawyers have long complained of the tax...more

Wellness Programs: Keeping Up With the Times

by Thomas N. Makris, Marta K. Porwit, Christine L. Richardson | Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP on 12/28/2012

On November 20, 2012, the IRS, DOL and HHS jointly issued proposed regulations under the Affordable Care Act building on existing HIPAA regulations of wellness programs. The new proposed regulations provide clearer guidance...more

Report From Counsel: Insights and Developments in the Law - Fall 2012

by Archer Norris PLC on 11/8/2012

In This Issue: - Criminal Background Checks on Employees - Lottery Winnings and Gift Taxes - Fair Housing Act Doesn’t Apply to Roommates - Land Purchasers Get Money Back - LLC Member Personally Liable -...more

Baker & McKenzie: Employment & Industrial Relations - Australia: Special Halloween Edition - Frankenstein's Contractor

by Baker & McKenzie Australia on 11/7/2012

You know who we are talking about. He works in your office, he has access to your intranet, he volunteered to be your fire warden, and he is always the life of the Christmas party. He is that temp you engaged five...more

Second Circuit Confirms That Title VII Discrimination Awards are Taxable

by Mintz Levin - Employment, Labor & Benefits on 9/14/2012

Recently, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals confirmed that awards of back pay and front pay under Title VII constitute “wages” under the Internal Revenue Code and are therefore subject to statutory withholding requirements....more

Supreme Court Upholds Health Care Law: Now What?

by Hopkins & Carley on 7/6/2012

Last week, the United States Supreme Court upheld the Affordable Care Ac, the sweeping new health care law enacted by Congress and signed into law by President Obama in 2010. Proponents and opponents of the law each have...more

Education Update (No. 3, July 2012): Your School Is Religious – Does That Mean It's Exempt?

by Fisher & Phillips LLP on 7/5/2012

You've just received notice from your state unemployment commission that the School owes $10,000 in back unemployment taxes. You don't understand how this occurred since your religious school has always been treated as exempt...more

How Nonprofits Can Avoid the Legal Pitfalls of Telecommuting Employees

by Venable LLP on 2/22/2012

As technology for the home office improves, more nonprofits and employees are taking advantage of the benefits of telecommuting. Laptops are lighter, faster, and more portable. Smartphones, iPads, and other e-readers...more

Legislative and other Developments Affecting California Employers in 2012

by Greenberg Glusker Fields Claman & Machtinger... on 1/18/2012

In the first year of Governor Brown’s term, he has lost no time signing into law several bills that significantly add to the already burdensome regulations imposed on California employers. This Bulletin summarizes these and...more

Employment and Wage and Hour Law Newsletter™ - December 2011

by Low, Ball & Lynch on 12/22/2011

In this issue: • NOTES FROM THE EDITOR • NEW CALIFORNIA EMPLOYMENT LAWS • AN EMPLOYEE'S RIGHTS UNDER FMLA • EMPLOYMENT CASE LAW DECISIONS OF 2011 Excerpt from New California Employment Laws... New...more

New Veterans Law Offers Tax Credits to Employers and Recognizes Hostile Work Environment Claims Under USERRA

by Poyner Spruill LLP on 12/20/2011

On November 21, 2011, President Obama signed into law the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) to Hire Heroes Act. This new law was passed quickly and with rare bipartisan and bicameral support. Two of the more significant...more

New California Employment Laws That Impact Employers

by Venable LLP on 12/16/2011

Several new California employment laws will be going into effect in 2012. Some of these laws require prompt action to ensure compliance. Employers are encouraged to review employee-related materials and as necessary revise...more

Employment Alert -- A Wave of New Changes to California Employment Laws for 2012

by Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 12/12/2011

Governor Jerry Brown has approved numerous significant new laws affecting California employers. The following highlights some of these changes. New Mandatory Employee Notification Requirements (AB 469); California...more

IRS Informal Guidance on Civil Unions Raises More Questions than It Answers

by Proskauer Rose LLP on 11/14/2011

Last week, an informal letter from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued to the tax preparation company H&R Block on August 30, 2011 surfaced publicly. In the letter, an IRS official opined that opposite sex civil union...more

California Enacts New Round Of Employee-Friendly Laws (In Other News, State Unemployment Rate Hovers Near 12%)

by Proskauer Rose LLP on 10/25/2011

California Governor Jerry Brown has signed into law a number of bills that could significantly impact employers in the New Year. Below is a survey of some of these new laws and their key provisions. Misclassification Of...more

Fenwick Employment Brief - October 11, 2011

by Fenwick & West LLP on 10/12/2011

In this issue: IRS Program Provides Amnesty for Settling Contractor Misclassifications; Important California Legislative Developments; “Meal Period” Issue Set For Oral Argument in Brinker: The “Provide” v. “Ensure” Saga...more

A Trend Toward State Recognition of Same-Sex Civil Unions

by Proskauer Rose LLP on 7/8/2011

On July 2, 2011, Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Chafee signed legislation that allows same-sex couples to form civil unions effective as of July 1, 2011. The law comes just days after New York passed legislation legalizing...more

Legal Alert: Illinois Civil Union Law Impacts Employers

by FordHarrison on 7/8/2011

The Illinois Religious Freedom Protection and Civil Union Act (Public Act 096-1513), which took effect June 1, 2011, provides civil union partners in Illinois all of the legal rights and obligations to which opposite-sex...more

Lavorare più a lungo, per lavorare tutti

by Nicola Carmine Salerno on 7/8/2011

L'allineamento all'Europa della durata del pensionamento implicherebbe che, da subito, tutti (uomini e donne) cominciassero ad andare in pensione con non meno di 65 anni di età, di fatto eliminando le uscite per...more

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