NEW CALIFORNIA EMPLOYMENT LAWS FOR 2018 (PART 1)

This article is Part 1 of a two-part series providing an overview of new California employment laws. Several new laws taking effect in 2018 will affect how California employers do business.  This two-part article summarizes key changes that employers can expect and...

No Tax Deduction for Confidential Sexual Harassment Settlements?

I’m sure you’ve heard about the new tax law, and you probably have an opinion.  But did you know that the new law includes an employment law issue?  The final Tax and Jobs Act included a little discussed provision that says this: I’m no tax lawyer....

IRS Standard Mileage Rate for 2018

The IRS issued a notice increasing the Standard Mileage Rate to $0.545, up from $0.535 in 2017.  This is the rate at which many employers reimburse employees for personal use of their vehicles.  The new rate takes effect on January 1, 2018.   The IRS notice is here. ...

An Incomplete List of Important Employment Law News You Can Use for 2018

Hello, everyone. It’s been a while. Not much. How about you?  OK, no more 70’s lyrics. I’ve been off the blog for a while. But I am starting my New Year’s resolution early.  So, here goes with a few random updates.  For a more comprehensive...

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