The U.S. Department of Labor, among other things, enforces federal wage and hour laws. These include the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. When it believes employers have
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CA Court Says Employers Must Withhold Taxes from Settlements of Lost Income Claims
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While we all know that employers are required to withhold taxes from employees’ pay, it’s been unclear in California how that applies to settlements. Must the employer withhold taxes from…
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Effective Settlements: Tying Up the Loose Ends
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The goal of settlement from a defense perspective is to avoid the risks, disruptions, and expense of further litigation. So what if you, the employer, settle claims with a plaintiff who takes the money but pursues…
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