The tax act signed into law at the end of December 2017 created a federal tax credit for eligible employers that provide paid family and medical leave to their employees, beginning with leave taken in 2018. A lack of IRS guidance has left employers to rely on the tax bill’s language if they choose to move forward, with the expectation of claiming the credit when paying business taxes for 2018.
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Milwaukee Area Employment Law Attorney: 200 South Executive Drive, Suite 101 Brookfield, WI 53005 Phone: 262-241-8444
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The Minimum Wage in 2018: A Rates-Only Update
Janet L. Heins|Critical Evaluation, Minimum Wage, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Minimum wage laws can impact businesses of all sizes, whether operating nationwide, in multiple jurisdictions, or only in one...
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Rhode Island Employees May Soon Be Entitled to Paid Sick Time
Janet L. Heins|News, Paid Time Off (PTO), Rhode Island, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
On Sept. 19, the Rhode Island General Assembly approved a bill that would require, with limited exception, all Rhode...
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Ask an Expert: Can We Fire An Employee for Sharing His Pay Increase with Coworkers?
Janet L. Heins|Compensation, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), employers are prohibited from taking adverse action against employees who participate in...
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Not Every Aspect of Form 1095-C Can Be Outsourced
Janet L. Heins|Benefits Communication, Communication, News, Reporting and Disclosure, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Outsourcing the processing of Form 1095-C, Employer-Provided Health Insurance Offer and Coverage, is common. But employers remain responsible for...
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Responding to the Tax Act's Executive Compensation Changes
Janet L. Heins|Critical Evaluation, Executive Compensation, News, Tax Compliance, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
The 2017 tax act made significant changes to the taxation of executive compensation arrangements for both publicly held corporations...
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Court Awards $619,000 Against Verizon for FMLA Retaliation and Age Discrimination
Janet L. Heins|Decision-Making, Family and Medical Leave, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
A female engineer presented sufficient proof of Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) retaliation and age discrimination in her...
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Chicago Public Schools Allegedly Requested Work During FMLA Leave
Janet L. Heins|Benefits Communication, Communication, Family and Medical Leave, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Allegations that an employer requested that a job assignment be completed during Family and Medical Leave Act time off...
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Watch Out for Wage and Hour Requirements During Holidays
Janet L. Heins|Communication, Compensation Communication, News, Overtime Pay, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Wage and hour laws don’t take a holiday. Make sure you comply with requirements on seasonal bonuses, time-keeping, staffing...
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