Unclaimed property in retirement plans can remain missing for many years. You may have left money when changing employers or retiring. Things get left behind or sometimes or you...
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A Dozen Ways the SECURE 2.0 Law Helps Individuals and Employees
In the waning hours of the 117th Congress, a large government funding bill was passed that includes many provisions that will help Americans save more for retirement....
Staff Promotions
Our firm has seen several staff promotions. Aviva Morgenstern is now the A&A Technical DirectorTim Mozingo and Dylan Holy are now Senior AssociatesJosh Watterson is now an...
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...
Does HIPAA Apply to Information Obtained to Help Prevent COVID-19?
Here's a question from one employer about how the pandemic may affect HIPAA requirements. Q. Due to COVID-19, our company is planning to take employees'...
Can Employees Collect Unemployment if They Refuse to Return to Work?
Many states are beginning to reopen in phases and employees are being called back to work. In general, most states have provisions that require workers receiving...
COVID-19 Pandemic Poses Complex HR Policy Questions
Questions from employers and employees about coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic are multiplying almost as fast as the virus itself. Employers need to rely on a combination of...
Marketplace Facilitators
The General Assembly of Maryland enacted House Bill 1301 during the 2019 legislative session. Under the new law, marketplace facilitators must collect Maryland sales and use tax...
How the Taxpayer First Act Will Impact Nonprofits
The Taxpayer First Act (the Act) of 2019 was signed into law on July 1, 2019. The bill, having gone through a few changes on its way to the president’s desk, passed with...
Another Massive Data Breach: How to Help Protect Yourself
The news of another massive online data breach may make you feel powerless to safeguard your financial privacy. But you can take some concrete steps to protect yourself in the...