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Sweet Child O’Mine – Business Transition with Benefits

Owners of closely held businesses, particularly first-generation owners, often have a difficult time finding a suitable succession plan. These owners are faced not only with phasing out of their labor of love, but choosing a...more

Morgan Lewis - ML Benefits

Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits Fallout After Sweeping FTC Ban on Noncompetes: Part 3—Impact on Mergers and...

This is the third part of a multi-part blog post series discussing the implications and fallout from the Final Rule recently adopted by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), banning the enforcement of almost all noncompete...more

Mayer Brown

Guide to Employment Law in Hong Kong

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Overview - The primary piece of legislation, the Employment Ordinance (the “EO”), prescribes certain basic rights and protection for most employees. The EO applies to every employee engaged under a contract of employment...more

Troutman Pepper

Navigating Noncompetes: A Comprehensive Guide – Part 1 – Hiring to Firing Podcast

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In the first episode of this two-part series, our Labor + Employment and Employee Benefits + Executive Compensation practices join forces and provide a comprehensive overview of noncompete agreements. Troutman Pepper Partners...more

Lowenstein Sandler LLP

Best Practices for Successful Employee Onboarding

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A well-thought-out hiring process can help companies not only attract and retain top talent, but it can also ensure that companies meet legal obligations, obtain necessary protections, and avoid costly mistakes. In this...more

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IRS Announces Transition Period for Roth Catch-Up Contributions

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced a two-year administrative transition period that delays until 2026 the new rule that catch-up contributions made by certain higher‑income participants in 401(k), 403(b), and...more

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WFH: How to Set Expectations for a Remote Workforce and Comply with Disparate State Employment Laws

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Today on Just Compensation, Megan Monson, Julie Levinson Werner, Taryn E. Cannataro, and Amy C. Schwind discuss some of the issues an employer must consider as the workforce becomes increasingly remote. They recommend that...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

SECURE 2.0: Changes Affecting 403(b) Plans

Enacted last December as part of omnibus appropriations legislation, the “Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2022” (SECURE 2.0) includes a number of provisions that have an impact on retirement plan administration. In...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

The End of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency: Federal Agencies Clarify Coverage Implications for Group Health Plans

With the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) set to end on May 11, 2023, the Department of Labor, Department of the Treasury, and Department of Health and Human Services (the “departments”) have published FAQs explaining...more

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Tech Layoffs Give Employers and Employees Important Reminder to Review Equity Compensation Terms

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The end of 2022 and the beginning of 2023 have been filled with news of tech layoffs, including the notable FAANG companies (Meta, Apple, Amazon, Netflix, Alphabet) and smaller, privately held companies. The cause of these...more

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[Event] Benefits Forum 2022: Retirement Plans - Risks, Rewards & What's Ahead - September 22nd, Richmond, VA

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This hybrid event offers two options for attendance: in-person or webinar. Both options will have an interactive experience and SHRM credit, so choose the method that works best for you. Topics include: > SECURE Act...more

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Ready for a Sale? Part 2: Change in Control Provisions and Treatment of Outstanding Equity Compensation

This blog post is Part 2 in the “Ready for a Sale?” series, which is aimed at getting the human resources, benefits, and executive compensation functions of your organization ready for a potential sale or similar corporate...more

Morgan Lewis - ML Benefits

Ready for a Sale? Part 1: Prepare Executive Compensation Arrangements and Employee Benefit Plans

In light of the active M&A market, we think this spring could be an ideal time for companies to evaluate the order of their executive compensation arrangements and employee benefit plans, particularly companies that are...more

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How many participants is too many for a top hat plan?

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A client recently reviewed a census of participants in its deferred compensation plan and found that the covered group amounted to nearly 15% of its total workforce. Mindful of the need to limit the number of participants in...more

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2022 Limits for Benefits Plans

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A new year means new limits for benefit plans. Our Employee Benefits team has prepared a reference card to help you understand the 2022 limits, as well as a snapshot of limits from previous years. ...more

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Employers – Check Your Severance Arrangements Now!

If employees are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a timely negative COVID-19 test, and/or wear a mask as a condition of employment (COVID-19 Policies), and an employee is terminated for violating a...more

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[Webinar] Helping Employers Navigate the CARES Act & FFCRA Provisions - April 17th, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EST

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While the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) were created to provide economic relief to businesses and individuals impacted by the COVID-19...more

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[Webinar] COVID-19 Employment and Employee Benefits Law Considerations - April 3rd, 10:00 am - 10:30 am EST

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This webinar, which is part of a series organized by the Hampton Roads Business Recovery Taskforce, will address COVID-19 employment and employee benefits law considerations....more

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PODCAST: Williams Mullen's Benefits Companion - Plan Administrators’ 2019 Year-End Checklist

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On the latest episode of Williams Mullen's Benefits Companion, Ellie Clendenin, Nona Massengill, and Brydon DeWitt discuss some end of year benefit plan considerations as 2020 approaches. ...more

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[Podcast]: Key Contractual Provisions for Employers to Incorporate in Documents with Confidentiality Covenants

In this episode of The Proskauer Brief, Kate Napalkova, special employee benefits and executive compensation counsel, and associate Oleg Zakatov discuss potential pitfalls that lurk in employment agreements and other employee...more

McDermott Will & Emery

Your Attention, Please: Emerging Trends In Employment And Employee Benefits

In a presentation at McDermott’s Employment and Employee Benefits Forum, our lawyers discuss the patchwork of state and local laws surrounding pay equity for similarly situated employees doing the same job. Particularly in...more

Verrill

December 2018 Client Advisory

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This Client Advisory highlights important developments in the law governing employee benefit plans and executive compensation over the past year. It offers insight into what these developments mean for employers and plan...more

Best Best & Krieger LLP

[WEBINAR] Labor & Employment Law: What Changed in 2017

Best Best & Krieger Labor & Employment attorneys discussed new legislation and case law impacting California employers - private and public. What Was Discussed -Legislation passed in 2017 -Wage and hour update ...more

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