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January 14, 2010

Tax Court Reiterates that Emotional Distress Suffered From Claims of Employment Retaliation Is Not Tax Exempt

In Wells v. Commissioner1 the United States Tax Court reiterated that emotional distress manifested in

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January 14, 2010

Congress, White House, Target Executive Compensation and TARP Recipients

While many firms in the financial industry are expected to announce potentially record-setting bonuses

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January 14, 2010

Bills Would Provide Employer Tax Incentives for Increasing Employment, Hiring Veterans

Two bills introduced yesterday would amend the Internal Revenue Code to provide employer tax credits

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January 13, 2010

Fifth Circuit Rules Employers Do Not Have to Pay for Donning and Doffing Time Despite Failure to Address Issue in Collective Bargaining Negotiations

In Allen v. McWane, the Fifth Circuit considered whether an employer is required to pay for pre- and

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January 13, 2010

EBSA Issues Final Rule Providing Safe Harbor Period For Contributions to Benefit Plans

The Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) has issued a final rule, (pdf) to be published in

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January 13, 2010

IRS Provides New 409A Documentary Correction Program

The IRS has issued new guidance (Notice 2010-6) that provides valuable assistance in dealing with nonqualified

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January 13, 2010

EBSA Releases Updated Model COBRA Subsidy Notices

The DOL’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) has created model notices that employers

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January 13, 2010

EBSA Releases Updated Model COBRA Subsidy Notices

The DOL’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) has created model notices that employers

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January 12, 2010

Union Leader Predicts EFCA Passage in First Quarter of 2010

Speaking yesterday at the National Press Club, AFL-CIO president Richard Trumka predicted that the Employee

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January 12, 2010

Supreme Court Releases Revised Rules

The U.S. Supreme Court has issued revised Rules of Court that take effect February 16, 2010. According

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