ALERTS

Effective January 6, 2020, all employers in New York State are prohibited from asking about or relying on the salary history of an applicant or

Before parting with company funds, make sure you are sending them to the rightplace. Typically, a business wire transfer is straightforward. For example, your companyowes

The New York State Legislature recently passed a Statute exposing contractors who perform work for the MTA to debarment for even submitting a claim the

Does your company have a website, app, social media or use software or the cloud? If the answer is yes, please read on for important

Sexual Harassment Prevention Legislation Update for NYC Employers Further to our prior alerts regarding legislation prohibiting sexual harassment, employers in New York City should be aware that

Meltzer Lippe obtained a significant trial victory at  Region 29 of the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) on April 5, 2019 in a case instituted

On March 7, 2019, the United States Department of Labor (“USDOL”) unveiled its new proposed overtime exemption rule (the “Proposed Rule”). The Proposed Rule increases

In furtherance of our prior alert regarding the recently-passed legislation prohibiting sexual harassment, New York State and City have recently published additional guidance and information

On the heels of the #MeToo movement and a number of recent high-profile cases involving allegations of sexual harassment at work, the New York State

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the “TCJA”) became law on December 22, 2017. This bulletin provides a summary and analysis of the key employee benefits and executive compensation provisions of the TCJA and the potential impacts for employees and businesses.

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Act”) materially alters the federal income tax landscape for operating domestic real estate businesses and will require a

The New York State Paid Family Leave Law (“PFL”) goes into effect January 1, 2018. The PFL will require nearly all private employers in New York State with one (1) or more employees to secure Paid Family Leave coverage for all full-time and part-time employees.

This is the first of a series of Bulletins discussing the significant tax law changes and planning opportunities presented by the Tax Cuts and Jobs

This is the first of a series of Bulletins discussing the significant tax law changes and planning opportunities presented by the Tax Cuts and Jobs

Under Federal Law (Fair Labor Standards Act – “FLSA”) employees are entitled to overtime, at the rate of time and one half, for hours worked

April 4, 2014 — The 2014-2015 New York State Budget, enacted April 1st, has resulted in significant changes to the New York State income and estate tax

Effective April 1, 2014— In our December 2013 Alert we advised of the pendency of New York City’s Earned Sick Time Act. Under the de Blasio

An increase in the New York State Minimum Wage is coming at the end of this Holiday season.  Those employers in New York City, and Jersey

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2012 (a/k/a/ Obamacare) was slated to impact employers of 50 or more employees January 2014. On July 2,

LABOR BOARD DECISIONS REGARDING SOCIAL MEDIA POSE RISKS TO EMPLOYERS

Employers Must Use a Revised I-9 Form for New Hires

New Reporting Requirements for Foreign Financial Assets

Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts Deadline June 30, 2012

IRS Renews Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program

SEC Tightens the Noose in “Accredited Investor” Standard

In response to the increased registration and reporting requirements for investment advisers implemented by the SEC under its mandate from the Dodd Frank Act, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) recently announced that it is working on a regulatory proposal that would require investment advisers to establish Anti-Money Laundering (“AML”) programs and report suspicious activity.

Extraordinary Tax and Estate Planning Opportunities

2010’s Lapsing Estate Planning Opportunities

On March 18, 2010, the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act (“HIRE Act”) was enacted in response to the continuing high national unemployment rate. For

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) provided for premium reductions for individuals eligible for health benefits under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation

Uncertainty as to whether there will be an estate tax this year (and whether it will be imposed retroactively) has created some possible planning opportunities.