Content Editor: Maryjo F. Pirages Reynolds Original Author Credit: Allison M. Huntley Trustees have numerous responsibilities surrounding trust administration. These duties range from filing tax returns to distributing trust assets. If the trust requires the trustee to distribute more than $4,000 worth of assets to a charitable organization, the trustee may be required to register […]
Maryjo Pirages Reynolds August 10th, 2016
Posted In: Trusts & Estates
By: Maryjo F. Pirages Reynolds The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) governs background checks which it refers to as “consumer reports.” Employers cannot be careful enough when running a background check on a current or prospective employee. Plaintiffs’ attorneys filed over 400 class action lawsuits last year in connection with improper background check procedures. Employers […]
Maryjo Pirages Reynolds August 10th, 2016
Posted In: Employment & Labor
By: Maryjo F. Pirages Reynolds I-9 audits can detect even inadvertent errors, saving employers from civil fines of up to $1,100 per improperly documented employee. Many employers are unintentionally violating the requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and an I-9 audit can catch inaccuracies, instruct on best practices, and provide evidence of good faith […]
Maryjo Pirages Reynolds August 10th, 2016
Posted In: Employment & Labor, Immigration