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Learn MoreEnforcing workplace harassment policies goes beyond HR concerns – it directly impacts a company's financial well-being. Case in point: Walmart’s recent $415,112 settlement with the EEOC illustrates the high cost of inadequate policy enforcement, leading to legal, reputational and operational…
Learning that a Form W-2 contains errors is bad enough, but being assessed a penalty by the IRS is even worse. Errors can show up in many ways. For example, employers might enter incorrect information, such as the amount of…
Picture this: A salesperson establishes a long-term relationship with a customer who places a recurring order every month. And the salesperson is paid commissions on each of those orders. Then the salesperson goes out on FMLA leave – and the…
Workplace misconduct isn’t just a legal risk – it’s a financial one. A recent court case alleging a hostile work environment against a major airline highlights how poor handling of harassment complaints can lead to costly lawsuits, regulatory scrutiny and…
A leaked spreadsheet helped secure a $28 million equal pay settlement. Here’s what happened, according to a press release from Gunn Coble LLP, a civil rights law firm in Los Angeles. Google has agreed to pay $28 million to settle…
Employees may not understand lifestyle spending accounts (LSAs) as well as you think. That can lead to questions or just confusion. This relatively new, customizable fringe benefit allows companies to give employees a set amount of spending money, with at…
A joint letter signed by the attorneys general of 16 states clarifies their support for DEI programs, noting the "important role of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility efforts … in creating and maintaining legally compliant and thriving workplaces." Massachusetts AG…
In a final rule, the Department of Homeland Security increased the penalties for violations of federal immigration law. With enforcement of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) on this rise, it's crucial to ensure compliance so you can steer clear…
Mastercard, Inc. has agreed to pay $26 million to settle a pay discrimination lawsuit filed by female, Black and Hispanic employees. The complaint alleged Mastercard’s compensation, promotion and assignment practices had an adverse impact on female, Black and Hispanic employees…
Several types of earnings would no longer be taxable for income tax purposes, according to plans put forth by President Trump. In his address to a joint session of Congress on March 4, 2025, Trump called for tax cuts that…
DoorDash has agreed to pay $16.75 million to settle a dispute involving its practices on handling delivery workers’ tips, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced in a press release. Here’s what happened, according to an investigation by the Office…
The IRS recently issued updates affecting semiweekly tax depositors. Specifically, the Service pushed back two due dates for making deposits through the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (referred to as EFTPS) and other electronic funds transfer methods. Here’s what the…
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