Labor Days
New Tax Law Impact on Employee Benefits and Compensation
At the end of 2017, President Trump signed into law The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Act”) that includes significant changes in the employee benefits area, most of which became effective on January 1, 2018. The…
New Sexual Harassment Requirements for Illinois Lobbyists
Take action now to meet the new policy, training, and certification requirements. Beginning January 1, 2018, Illinois lobbyists and their employers must comply with new sexual harassment compliance rules. Governor…
Lessons From Equifax - Trends on Data Breach of Employee Information
The recent Equifax breach data and public missteps in handling the breach has companies revisiting their cybersecurity measures and refreshing their breach response plans. Although not every company has consumer data…
The Salary Scare – The City’s Salary Ban Law Takes Effect
Happy Halloween New York City Employers! Just in time to scare even large employers, beginning October 31, 2017, it will be against the law for employers in New York City to ask about, rely on, or verify a job…
New EU Privacy Legislation Clashes with US Discovery Obligations: Forewarning for companies with employees on both sides of the Atlantic
The European Union is launching new privacy and data protection rules in May 2018. This new regulatory framework, known as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is known to have a substantial extra territorial…