Although the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission (EEOC) is intended to be nonpartisan, run by a five-member Commission, a president can appoint a new chairman and...
Is EEOC Enforcement Reform Coming?
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When It Comes to Trusts, Silence May Be Golden
The idea of leaving a significant inheritance to your children or grandchildren may give you pause. Could the promise of wealth make your heirs act financially irresponsible or...
Overtime Pay Rules for Fluctuating Workweeks
If you pay employees who are nonexempt and who have fluctuating workweeks, there's a formula you can use to calculate their overtime pay. The formula is laid out in newly revised...
Employee or Independent Contractor? The Rules May Be Getting Simpler
From an employer perspective, using independent contractors provides greater flexibility in managing variable demands for particular services. And, frequently, those services can...
Audit Your Retirement Plan Before the Feds Do
It's a good idea for companies to self-audit their retirement plans to determine if there are any problems — before they hear from federal examiners. This way, they can protect...
COVID-19-Related Paid Leave Requirements Get a Fine-Tuning
The Families First Coronavirus Relief Act (FFCRA) made substantial tax subsidies available to eligible employers, so they can provide paid sick leave and Family and Medical Leave...
Pregnancy Discrimination on the Job – Are Tighter Rules Ahead?
There's been bipartisan activity in Congress to expand the existing scope of protection from adverse employment actions against pregnant workers. That protection is embodied in...
Fraud Alert: Have You Heard About New Vishing Attacks?
For years, businesses and individuals have had to worry about so-called "phishing" scams sent via email or text. These cyberattacks are designed to hook unsuspecting victims into...
Using Remote Workers? Protect Sensitive Company Data from Exposure
What seemed at first like a temporary COVID-19-driven work-from-home trend isn't expected to end when health risks are mitigated, some surveys suggest. For example, one-third of...
Three Approaches to Valuing a Business
Most closely held business owners want to know the value of their investments, especially if they are going to sell or gift shares to family members or charities. Valuing a...