Mixed Motive Is Not The Standard for Retaliation Cases Under Title VII
The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday on the standard used to evaluate whether an employer retaliates in violation of Title VII. A plaintiff must show that "but for" the retaliation, (s)he would not have suffered [...]
IRS Sent $7,319,518 in Refunds to a Sinlge Bank Account Used by 2,706 Aliens
According to a recent audit report by the Treasury Inspector General, the IRS sent $7,219,518 in tax refunds in 2011 to what where--at least on paper--2,706 different aliens who were [...]
Who Is A Supervisor Under Title VII? Vance v. Ball State Univ.
The United States Supreme Court today ruled on who is a supervisor for purposes of federal civil rights laws. The Court had previously held that an employer is strictly liable [...]
IRS FBAR Tax Forms Due June 30
Chances are, if you immigrated to the U.S. or if you travel frequently abroad, you have a foreign bank account. However, what most don't know is that you must take [...]
Tax Avoidance Sinful, Says UK Archbishop Ahead of G8 Summit
Tax avoidance is "sinful" and tantamount to robbery, says Archbishop John Sentamu, one of the UK's most senior clerics, as G8 leaders prepare to discuss the issue. From the BBC: Dr [...]
Security Guards, Night Auditors and Swing or Night Shift Workers
Many industries employ workers to perform duties during the night, when much of the world is sleeping. Take for example mini-marts, gas stations, some fast food restaurants, hotels and security guard companies. [...]
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