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California’s Modified Background Regulations Take Effect October 1st

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This summer the California Civil Rights Council approved modified regulations pertaining to California’s Fair Chance Act. These modifications take effect on October 1, 2023. Employers should remember the following as these...more

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Modifications to California Regulations Governing Employer Consideration of An Applicant’s Criminal History Approved

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The California Office of Administrative Law recently approved the Civil Rights Council’s amendments to regulations in the Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”) that govern employer inquiries into and consideration of a job...more

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California Modifies Employment Regulations Regarding Criminal History

New regulations effective October 1, 2023, will impact how employers may consider criminal history in employment decisions. The Fair Chance Act (FCA) prohibits California employers with five or more employees from inquiring...more

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California’s Civil Rights Department Adds More Detail to Regulations Regarding Consideration of Applicants’ Criminal History

In the weeks and months since it changed its name from the Department of Fair Employment and Housing to the California Civil Rights Department (“CRD”), the agency has been busy. Most recently, the CRD released proposed...more

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Weekly IRS Roundup September 19 – September 23, 2022

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Presented below is our summary of significant Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidance and relevant tax matters for the week of September 19, 2022 – September 23, 2022....more

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Tax Tips for 2022

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All businesses, whether large or small, should frequently evaluate strategies for minimizing their overall tax burden. Here are a few tips that businesses may consider implementing to achieve such tax savings. ...more

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COVID Labor Shortages: Here Comes the Cavalry!

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Like most businesses, you probably are in dire need of qualified, motivated employees. One often overlooked source is transitioning service members and veterans. These men and women are truly special because they understand...more

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Impact of House Ways and Means Tax Proposal on Domestic Businesses

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On September 13, 2021, the Congressional House Ways and Means Committee introduced 880 plus pages of legislative tax proposals to help fund the House’s proposed $3.5 trillion stimulus package. Below are tax proposals relevant...more

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[Webinar] How to Increase your Bottom Line with the Work Opportunity Tax Credit - August 18th, 9:00 am - 10:30 am PDT

The COVID-19 pandemic completely upended the U.S. economy and organizations large and small are now looking for ways to recover their losses. With the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC), your organization can increase its...more

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Consolidated Appropriations Act Clarifies CARES Act Tax Measures and Adds New Provisions

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On December 27, 2020, Congress passed the 5,593 page Consolidated Appropriations Act. The “Act” extends and clarifies several COVID-19 tax-related measures passed as part of the CARES Act and adds several new tax provisions...more

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Weekly IRS Roundup December 7 – December 11, 2020

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Presented below is our summary of significant Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidance and relevant tax matters for the week of December 7 – December 11, 2020... December 7, 2020: The IRS released TD 9937 related to...more

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Coronavirus Stimulus Legislation: Tax Credits and Other Business Programs

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This final alert in our four-part series on coronavirus stimulus legislation covers the various other significant stimulus proposals focused on businesses contained in the Democrat’s Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus...more

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Senate Republicans Propose Additional Tax Relief in HEALS Act

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The tax provisions of the HEALS Act would expand upon and modify several provisions of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, including the employee retention tax credit, while also introducing...more

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The Top Non-COVID Workplace Law Stories You May Have Missed: May 2020

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While you have been primarily focused on COVID-19-related matters for the past few months, that doesn’t the world of labor and employment law has taken a timeout. While the pace of new developments has slowed somewhat, there...more

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EEOC Supports Employers’ Use Of The Work Opportunity Tax Credit

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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission just announced plans to issue its first formal opinion letter in over 30 years, confirming that employers can use the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) for hiring individuals with...more

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OFCCP Week In Review: February 2020

The DE OFCCP Week in Review (WIR) is a simple, fast and direct summary of relevant happenings in the OFCCP regulatory environment, authored by experts John C. Fox, Candee Chambers and Jennifer Polcer. In today’s edition, they...more

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Latest Developments from the Connecticut General Assembly: February 14th Public Hearing

On Thursday, February 14, 2019, the General Assembly’s Labor and Public Employees Committee will conduct a public hearing on the following proposed bills...more

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LB&I Announces Five More Compliance Campaigns, Bringing Total To 50 Campaigns

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The Internal Revenue Service’s Large Business and International division (LB&I) announced the approval of five additional compliance campaigns. LB&I announced on January 31, 2017, the rollout of its first 13 campaigns,...more

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Happy Veterans Day! Celebrate the Benefits of Hiring California Veterans

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Seyfarth Synopsis: Countless California employers have found that veterans make outstanding employees. As we approach the Veterans Day holiday, read on for a list of the benefits of hiring veterans, as well as helpful...more

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Gig Economy Can Harness Power From Refugees And Immigrants

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As the U.S. unemployment continues to drop to pre-recession levels, the supply of motivated and qualified workers is tightening. Gig economy businesses competing for a shrinking supply of labor may want to consider turning to...more

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PATH Act Extends Key Tax Provisions for Businesses and Individuals; Many Extenders Made Permanent

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On December 18, 2015, the President signed into law the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015, HR 2029, PL 114-113 (the “PATH Act”), which extends or makes permanent over fifty (50) expiring tax provisions relating...more

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Tax Policy Update

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First it was three years, now it’s three months. The Senate’s attempt to pass a multiyear highway bill ran off the road this week after House Republicans announced they will adjourn one day early for the month-long August...more

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When Hiring or Promoting, Use Caution Asking About Criminal Backgrounds

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The Department of Labor (DOL) Office of Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has issued a new directive advising federal contractors and subcontractors about potential liability that could result from using employees’...more

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The Fiscal Cliff Deal - What does it mean for you and your business?

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In the early morning hours of January 1, 2013, the Senate approved the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (the “Act”) by a vote of 89-8. Less than 24 hours later, the House of Representatives also approved the Act by a vote...more

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