Is it legal to break into a hot car to save an unattended pet in New York?
Before you smash that big rock through the window of a sweltering car to rescue an unattended animal, it might be a good idea to understand whether it actually is legal to do so…
Employers should update hiring practices as restrictions on salary history inquiries increase
As more states and municipalities increasingly adopt laws and regulations that restrict employers from requesting current pay rates and salary history from job applicants,…
Thank a veteran! Then hire one to become eligible for a tax break
The benefits of hiring a military veteran seem obvious—veterans generally are loyal, honest, hard-working and well-trained leaders (the list goes on). But did you know that…
Sharply split Supreme Court decision could affect millions of public sector employees
The recent United States Supreme Court ruling in Janus v. AFSCME will almost certainly have far-reaching implications for public sector unions across the United States. The…
Federal Circuit Ruling Paves the Way for Additional Paid Military Leave Claims
A recent ruling paves the way for federal employees who served in the military after September 11, 2001 to receive additional paid military leave from their…
Children’s passports–what are your obligations?
It is not uncommon for separated or divorced parents to share what is called joint legal custody. Joint legal custody has nothing to do with where the children live or how much…
Divorces and deductions: Understand how the new tax law could affect you
Planning to get a divorce? If so, you might want to hurry up to avoid the impact of a major federal tax change if you are the payor. As the payee, you may be better off waiting…
‘Children’s Bill of Rights in Divorce’ can help limit negative effects on kids
Experts estimate that today’s divorce rate stands between 42 percent and 45 percent, slightly lower than the peak years of the 1990s and 2000s, when one in two marriages…
ERISA Disability Regulations
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 or “ERISA” applies to most private sector employee benefit plans. Federal law already requires that participants under an…
What is EPLI Coverage and Why Should You Care?
If you own a business and have employees, you should care about EPLI or Employment Practices Liability Insurance. Many employers have workers’ compensation and employer…