It’s Settled–Severance Payments Are Subject to FICA
In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court (reversing the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals) has held that severance payments that were made to involuntarily terminated [...]
President Obama Set To Raise Salary Requirement For The Overtime Exemption
It is reported that President Obama will sign an executive order making more workers employees eligible for overtime compensation. The President will do this by raising [...]
A Disturbing Lawsuit (Unrelated to California HR)
OK, so I usually blog about HR issues. But today I feel compelled to address another subject that is far more important and very disturbing. [...]
How A Bratty Daughter Cost Dad $90,000
Last week I wrote about the EEOC's lawsuit against CVS based on its severance agreements. One of the EEOC's objections to severance is a confidentiality provision. [...]
Couple Finds $10 Million in Gold Coins! But How Much to the Taxman?
Recently, the largest and most valuable coin discovery in U.S. history was discovered by a couple walking their dog in California’s “gold country”. The couple found [...]
Sipping On Carbonic Acid — Does That Really Happen In The Workplace? Montague v. AMN Healthcare, Inc.
I hear stories, or should I say -- true life events -- all the time from employers. They often finish their account with a question, "Can you [...]