In recent years, there have been some highly publicized incidents of workplace violence directed at supervisors. Although violence is rare in interactions with employees, if your organization needs to terminate or discipline staff members (especially those who’ve exhibited certain behavior), plan ahead to manage the potential risks. This article explains the issue, along with some […]
Retroactive tax-relief measures under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act may open up amended return opportunities to recover taxes paid in prior years. Should you or your business file an amended federal income tax return? Taxpayers that have incurred business losses, made qualified improvements to real estate or paid significant amounts of […]
“Should I stay or should I go now? If I go, there will be trouble. And if I stay it will be double.” – The Clash, ‘Should I Stay or Should I Go’ Many nonresidents stuck in the U.S. during the COVID-19 outbreak asked the same question that The Clash asked many years before: ‘Should […]
Even if you don’t believe your employees are capable of committing occupational fraud, it pays to be prepared for a fraud incident. How can a contingency plan help your company contain financial losses, keep stakeholders informed and protect your reputation? Here are some issues to consider. Read the full article here.
It’s not easy to think long-term about your business when we’re all dealing with the daily challenges presented by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). But there will likely be better times ahead when this storm has passed. The steps you take now regarding your workforce — such as possible cutbacks and communicating with laid off or […]
Mitigating Tax Risk in the Time of COVID-19 The coronavirus crisis quickly put end to much travel, be it across town or across borders. One side effect of these movement restrictions is that many executives have been unable to go into their places of employment and are currently working from home. While most of these […]
Earlier this month, Caplin & Drysdale warned foreign individuals present in the United States of the potential unintended U.S. tax consequence of quarantines and travel restrictions put in place due to COVID-19. Additionally, taxpayers who intended to qualify for the foreign earned income and housing exclusions, but who felt forced to leave their foreign country […]
By Conn Maciel Carey’s COVID-19 Task Force On April 10, 2020, the District of Columbia passed the COVID-19 Response Supplemental Emergency Amendment Act of 2020 (“the Act”). Among other things, the Act amends the D.C. Accrued Sick and Safe Leave Act of 2008 by creating a new category of paid leave called “Declared Emergency Leave.” This is in […]
By Conn Maciel Carey’s COVID-19 Task Force The Coronavirus pandemic has created unprecedented challenges for employers that are attempting to meet OSHA regulatory obligations – such as annual training, auditing, testing, medical surveillance requirements, and the like – without creating greater risk of exposure to COVID-19 for their employees. This evening (April 16, 2020), OSHA issued […]
On Thursday, May 7, 2020 from 2 PM – 3:30 PM Eastern, join Conn Maciel Carey LLP’s COVID-19 Taskforce for a complimentary webinar: Returning to Work Strategies – Employment and Workplace Safety Implications of COVID-19. As the federal government and states begin to relax shutdown and stay-at-home orders and non-essential businesses begin to resume or ramp-up […]
International business dealings frequently require binding contracts. These agreements should contain specific types of clauses and take into account international laws that help you pursue claims or defend your business. Here are the terms you need to know and clauses that are critical to include in contracts abroad. Read the full article here.
Small businesses have lost billions of dollars during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Those that had the foresight to purchase business interruption insurance to protect themselves from a disaster-related closing may want to file a claim as soon as possible. Unfortunately, it’s likely that those claims will be denied — at least until the courts […]