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Confidential sexual harassment settlements and accompanying attorney’s fees are no longer tax deductible under the new tax reform bill. In short, companies will no longer be able to use confidential settlements about sexual harassment as tax-deductible settlements. Non-confidential settlements can still be used for tax deductions. While the reform bill

While workplace investigations are intended to help maintain a positive company culture or ensure everyone in the workplace complies with laws, regulations, and policies, there is a darker side to workplace investigations that many people don’t talk about. Workplace investigations are emotionally taxing on all parties involved, and regardless of

Roughly 70% of all employment discrimination lawsuits are settled outside of court. Alternative resolution practices have made it easier for those discriminated against to move on with their lives, but alternative resolution proceedings do present a problem for those studying employment discrimination law, and the public. Settlements outside of court

UPS has agreed to pay $2 million dollars in monetary damages to drivers who accused the shipping behemoth of unfair work practices, and disability discrimination. The judgment, ordered in August of 2017, came after months of out-of-court settlement negotiations and mediation. The shipping conglomerate initially denied all claims in the

An Upjohn Warning is a disclosure to employees of a company that legal representation is not extended to individual employees but rather covers the company only. Upjohn warnings are typically issued when an internal investigation is ongoing, or if the company is being investigated by regulators. Sometimes called a Corporate

When selecting a fraud investigator, one of the important skills to consider is report writing. After the investigator concludes the investigation, the report is what is left. This report may help inform the employer about important aspects of the investigation and provide protection in the event that a legal claim

Texas – HB 88: Leave to Care for Foster ChildPassed May 16, 2017. Signed by Governor on May 26, 2017. This law will require employers to treat foster children with the same rights as biological or adopted minor children for any leave-related policies. The act will take effect on September

Hostile work environments ..If not investigated and abated by the employer, can lead to litigation against the employer. This is especially true when the employer acts in a negligent fashion when it comes to investigating harassment claims and disciplining employees that are found to violate the civil rights of other