On December 22, 2017, President Donald Trump signed sweeping tax reform legislation. The controversial tax bill includes many changes that directly affect the employment relationship. These range from sexual harassment settlements and paid family and medical leave to reimbursed employee expenses and retirement plans. Although I am neither a tax lawyer, nor an accountant, I offer … Read more
On January 2, 2018, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced his plan to “Combat Sexual Harassment in the Workplace”. Cuomo’s agenda includes a multi-faceted approach that would affect both governmental and private employers. It includes at least five measures to address workplace sexual harassment in New York. Introducing these initiatives, Governor Cuomo stated: “2017 brought … Read more
The media is full of devastating reports of sexual harassment these days. This is the time for us all to figure out how to put an end to it, along with all other forms of harassment. This is especially critical to employers. Not just because harassment is wrong and bad for business. But also because … Read more