A California appellate court ruling opened the door for governments to reduce pension benefits that were previously considered untouchable. The court said that while pensions benefits are vested, employees only have a right to a reasonable pension, not an immutable entitlement. This could allow governments facing budget issues to cut costs by reducing benefits, such as lowering cost of living adjustments, though unions plan to appeal. Experts say this shifts the debate around pension reforms and could motivate some systems to try reducing benefits.
Considerations for US Employers Post-Defence of Marriage Act (DOMA) National ...Annette Wright, GBA, GBDS
The Supreme Court's decision in U.S. v. Windsor invalidated the federal definition of marriage and spouse under the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), altering employer obligations regarding same-sex marriages. The decision will require employers to provide same-sex spouses equal access to benefits like health insurance, family medical leave, COBRA, and pension plans. However, many questions remain unanswered, like which state's marriage recognition laws will determine federal benefits and whether benefits will apply retroactively. Employers should begin reviewing policies to identify changes needed to comply with the new landscape while guidance is still pending on open issues.
Worker Pay Issues at End of EmploymentInfinisource
A recent ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has impacted how employers can take pay deductions from terminated employees in California. Review the details of this case and how it impacts you.
The document discusses the impact of New Jersey's Civil Union Law on employers. It notes that the law extends marriage rights like benefits, privileges, and obligations to same-sex couples in civil unions, but conflicts with federal law which does not recognize civil unions. This may lead to litigation around providing health care benefits to civil union partners. The law amends several state laws around benefits, but federal laws like FMLA and COBRA still only apply to spouses, not civil union partners. Employers may voluntarily provide comparable benefits but this raises tax implications.
Bipartisan Letter to Treasury asking for PPP Loan Forgiveness FlexibilityGeorge Benaroya
Spanberger, Gallagher, Gottheimer Lead Bipartisan Effort Pressing SBA and Treasury Department to Improve PPP Loan Forgiveness Flexibility for Small Businesses, Provide Additional Guidance on Rehiring; In a Letter Sent to SBA Administrator Carranza and Treasury Secretary Mnuchin Alongside Seven of their Colleagues, the Members Called for the Administration to Take Immediate Steps to Address Burdensome Restrictions on Small Businesses Seeking Loan Forgiveness through the SBA's Paycheck Protection Program
Spanberger, Gallagher, Gottheimer Lead Bipartisan Effort Pressing SBA and Treasury Department to Improve PPP Loan Forgiveness Flexibility for Small Businesses, Provide Additional Guidance on Rehiring; In a Letter Sent to SBA Administrator Carranza and Treasury Secretary Mnuchin Alongside Seven of their Colleagues, the Members Called for the Administration to Take Immediate Steps to Address Burdensome Restrictions on Small Businesses Seeking Loan Forgiveness through the SBA's Paycheck Protection Program; Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) News Release
Roy is a leadership and organizational effectiveness consultant based in Jakarta, Indonesia. He has over 15 years of experience delivering leadership development and consulting solutions to clients across various industries. He is the founder of Proaktif Insani Mulia, a community focused on organizational leadership services. Roy holds a Master's degree in Business Administration and has provided consulting services to companies like BP Tangguh, Bank BCA, Metro TV, and Pertamina.
Considerations for US Employers Post-Defence of Marriage Act (DOMA) National ...Annette Wright, GBA, GBDS
The Supreme Court's decision in U.S. v. Windsor invalidated the federal definition of marriage and spouse under the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), altering employer obligations regarding same-sex marriages. The decision will require employers to provide same-sex spouses equal access to benefits like health insurance, family medical leave, COBRA, and pension plans. However, many questions remain unanswered, like which state's marriage recognition laws will determine federal benefits and whether benefits will apply retroactively. Employers should begin reviewing policies to identify changes needed to comply with the new landscape while guidance is still pending on open issues.
Worker Pay Issues at End of EmploymentInfinisource
A recent ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has impacted how employers can take pay deductions from terminated employees in California. Review the details of this case and how it impacts you.
The document discusses the impact of New Jersey's Civil Union Law on employers. It notes that the law extends marriage rights like benefits, privileges, and obligations to same-sex couples in civil unions, but conflicts with federal law which does not recognize civil unions. This may lead to litigation around providing health care benefits to civil union partners. The law amends several state laws around benefits, but federal laws like FMLA and COBRA still only apply to spouses, not civil union partners. Employers may voluntarily provide comparable benefits but this raises tax implications.
Bipartisan Letter to Treasury asking for PPP Loan Forgiveness FlexibilityGeorge Benaroya
Spanberger, Gallagher, Gottheimer Lead Bipartisan Effort Pressing SBA and Treasury Department to Improve PPP Loan Forgiveness Flexibility for Small Businesses, Provide Additional Guidance on Rehiring; In a Letter Sent to SBA Administrator Carranza and Treasury Secretary Mnuchin Alongside Seven of their Colleagues, the Members Called for the Administration to Take Immediate Steps to Address Burdensome Restrictions on Small Businesses Seeking Loan Forgiveness through the SBA's Paycheck Protection Program
Spanberger, Gallagher, Gottheimer Lead Bipartisan Effort Pressing SBA and Treasury Department to Improve PPP Loan Forgiveness Flexibility for Small Businesses, Provide Additional Guidance on Rehiring; In a Letter Sent to SBA Administrator Carranza and Treasury Secretary Mnuchin Alongside Seven of their Colleagues, the Members Called for the Administration to Take Immediate Steps to Address Burdensome Restrictions on Small Businesses Seeking Loan Forgiveness through the SBA's Paycheck Protection Program; Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) News Release
Roy is a leadership and organizational effectiveness consultant based in Jakarta, Indonesia. He has over 15 years of experience delivering leadership development and consulting solutions to clients across various industries. He is the founder of Proaktif Insani Mulia, a community focused on organizational leadership services. Roy holds a Master's degree in Business Administration and has provided consulting services to companies like BP Tangguh, Bank BCA, Metro TV, and Pertamina.
Haiku Deck is a presentation tool that allows users to create Haiku-style slideshows. The tool encourages users to get started making their own Haiku Deck presentations, which can be shared on SlideShare. In just 3 sentences, it promotes creating Haiku Deck presentations and publishing them to SlideShare.
Parking lot construction poses problems to permit-holders Cordelia Tafoya
Parking lots C and 103 have been closed since November with "Parking Closed" signs and caution tape blocking them off, rendering parking access cards invalid and forcing permit-holders to park along residence halls or on High St where spaces are always occupied. The closures have left students without the parking they paid for, receiving tickets when parking too long in alternative spots or being unable to access their paid lots, and feeling unsafe walking long distances back from temporary parking late at night.
Haiku Deck is a presentation tool that allows users to create Haiku-style slideshows. The tool encourages users to get started making their own Haiku Deck presentations, which can be shared on SlideShare. In just 3 sentences, it promotes creating Haiku Deck presentations and publishing them to SlideShare.
Parking lot construction poses problems to permit-holders Cordelia Tafoya
Parking lots C and 103 have been closed since November with "Parking Closed" signs and caution tape blocking them off, rendering parking access cards invalid and forcing permit-holders to park along residence halls or on High St where spaces are always occupied. The closures have left students without the parking they paid for, receiving tickets when parking too long in alternative spots or being unable to access their paid lots, and feeling unsafe walking long distances back from temporary parking late at night.