Wage and Salary History Prohibited in New York

We previously posted that salary history inquiries were prohibited in New York City. This is now the case throughout the State. The new law takes effect on January 6, 2020. Key Components of the Salary History Law are that no employer shall: Rely on the wage or salary history of an applicant in determining whether […]
Cadillac Tax Delayed until 2022

Delayed Again but Not Repealed The recent government funding bill included a provision to delay the Cadillac Tax further. The tax is a 40% excise tax on plans with value over certain indexed thresholds. The stopgap funding bill also amends other tax provisions that were part of the Affordable Care Act, such as delaying the […]
The New Federal Paid Leave Tax Credit

The new federal paid leave tax act created a credit for employers that provide paid family and medical leave to employees. This will be in effect at least until the end of 2019. The IRS and Treasury Department have not yet issued official guidance regarding the credit. Tax Credit Summary Employer Credit for Paid Family […]