The #Metoo movement and high profile sexual harassment allegations involving prominent Americans has influenced provisions of the new tax reform law. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act signed by President Trump on December 20, 2017, limits the deductibility settlements paid on sexual harassment claims where the settlement agreement contains nondisclosure provisions. Section 13307 of the
When is the Best Time to Try and Settle Employment Litigation?
I like to try cases to judges and juries but my enjoyment almost always comes at great out-of-pocket expense to my employer-clients in terms of cost of defense. The reality of any civil practice is that most cases will settle or be disposed of short of trial When it comes to settling employment disputes, the
Transitioning HR Professionals –Look to Verizon for Employment
Verizon agreed to pay $20 million dollars and ceasing using its no-fault attendance policy for absences caused by impairments qualifying as disabilities under the ADAAA. Whatever the size of Verizon’s Human Resources Department, it looks like its going to need to be a lot larger.
As part of the settlement with the EEOC, Verizon agreed that