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Reminder: Michigan's Minimum Wage Increases to $8.50/Hour

January 4 2016 In May 2014, Michigan enacted a law that will gradually increase the minimum wage from $7.40 to $9.25 per hour by January 1, 2018. On January 1, 2016…

California Governor Issues Executive Order N-33-20 (“Safer at Home, Stay at Home”)

March 24 2020 California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-33-20 (commonly known as the "Safer at Home, Stay at Home" order) to preserve public health and…

Wire stripping: what is old is new again

January 28 2013 Recently, Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) was in the news again for stripping original wire details so that payments would go undetected by the U.S…

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October 29 2015 Правова система Польщі базується на принципах європейського континентального цивільного права. Переважна більшість польських законів кодифіковані, в…

What mistakes to avoid when drawing a blank bill of exchange?

October 7 2013 A blank bill of exchange, also known as an inchoate bill of exchange, is a security that is often used to secure receivables and as their repayment…

Michigan Legislature Expands State Civil Rights Act to Protect Against Discrimination Based on Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation

March 10 2023 On March 8, 2023, the Michigan Legislature passed an amendment to the State’s Elliot-Larsen Civil Rights Act (ELCRA) that explicitly includes…

Individually Designed 403(b) Plans will be Eligible for Determination Letters

November 11 2022 Plan sponsors of individually designed 403(b) plans will soon be able to submit determination letter applications to the IRS. (Individually designed…

EEOC Releases Updated ‘Know Your Rights’ Poster

October 27 2022 The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has released an updated poster that employers with more than 15 workers are required to display. The new…

UPDATED: Michigan Court Paves Way for Minimum Wage Increases and Paid Sick Leave

July 29 2022 The State of Michigan has appealed the Court of Claims decision and sought a stay of the decision pending appeal. On July 29, 2022, the Court…

Court Boosts Actions to Avoid or Recover a Listed Transaction Penalty

March 22 2022 For some time, the IRS has "listed" certain transactions as suspect. Based on a recent Sixth Circuit decision, a taxpayer against whom the IRS…