5 Key Steps for Employers After the U.S. Supreme Court’s Landmark LGBTQ Ruling

In a 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in June that federal law protects gay and transgender workers from workplace discrimination. In the majority opinion authored by Justice Neil Gorsuch in Bostock v. Clayton County, Georgia , the court held...

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Two Practice Areas Poised to Expand Despite the COVID-19 Pandemic

The Changing Legal Landscape At least in the short term, it’s clear that the Coronavirus pandemic is reshaping the legal industry. But it’s not all bad news. Data has revealed that while activity in some practice areas is slowing, other...

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What Does an Employee Benefits Lawyer Do?

Employee benefits lawyers are legal professionals who specialize in employer-backed benefits that include, but aren’t limited to, retirement savings accounts, compensation plans, profit sharing, life insurance, health insurance and employee severance...

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What is ERISA Law?

The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, more commonly known as ERISA, established the standards on pension plans and the federal tax requirements on transactions involving employee retirement benefits. The U.S. Department of Labor refers...

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What is a Fringe Benefit?

Put simply, a fringe benefit is compensation an employee receives that isn’t part of their base salary or structured commission or bonus incentive. So, a fringe benefit could include things like clothes and equipment, a one-off award or a housing...

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Infinity Wars: The Epic Battle for Gender Equality in the Law

Summary Heroic but Unequal Equal Pay in the Legal Industry Make a Change with Practical Guidance This article was originally published in June 2018 with updates made on March 9, 2023. Our legal heroes exist in a world that suffers from...