Severance

Termination Notice Periods Extended in Brazil—With Retroactive Effect!

Terminations in Brazil are tricky enough. If “just cause”—which is statutorily established and defined—does not exist, an employer can be on the hook for quite a bit, including indemnities and taxes tied to the balance in the...more

A Court has Ruled that Severance May Not be subject to FICA, Therefore You and Your Company May Be Owed a Tax Refund!

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals recently held that severance paid to employees in a reduction in force event is not subject to FICA taxes. United States v. Quality Stores, Inc. No. 10-1563 (6th Circuit, September 7, 2012)....more

Pennsylvania Legislature Considers Amendments to the Dormant Oil and Gas Act

Proposed changes to Pennsylvania’s Dormant Oil and Gas Act may lead to disputes over the validity of existing oil and gas leases. In Pennsylvania, it has been long understood that the oil and gas subsurface estate may be...more