by Laura L. Rubenstein | Mar 6, 2025 | Insights
According to a 2017 survey by Robert Half printed in the April 2018 edition of SHRM’s HR Magazine, 35% of Americans don’t use all of their vacation days. Here are some reasons why:• 43% said they were saving time for something later• 21% said they had too much work to...
by RKW Law Group | Mar 6, 2025 | Insights
According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), many workplace leave policies are discriminatory, which can result in costly litigation or big settlements. In fact, in May 2019, the EEOC obtained a $5 million settlement from JPMorgan Chase after...
by RKW Law Group | Mar 6, 2025 | Insights
Aretha Franklin sings “My Country ‘Tis Of Thee'” at the U.S. Capitol during the 56th presidential inauguration in Washington, D.C.The late Aretha Franklin, often referred to as the Queen of Soul, left behind an indelible mark on the music industry...
by RKW Law Group | Mar 6, 2025 | Insights
Employers are often faced with the question of whether to classify their workers as “employees” (with an IRS Form W2) or “independent contractors” (with an IRS Form 1099). For employers and workers alike, this is an important question for a multitude of reasons...
by RKW Law Group | Mar 6, 2025 | Insights
If your company does not have a retirement plan for employees (e.g., 401(k), 403(b), SEP, or Simple IRA), this article is for you. The new law mandates private-sector employers without pre-existing retirement plans to establish a retirement savings plan for eligible...