Two warnings: First, this is a complicated topic and one that is very challenging to distill into easily digestible concepts. This article is intended to be a cursory summary and not a detailed analysis of everything you need to know. Make sure to get advice from qualified professionals; Second, tax laws and the tax treatment…
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The New Jersey Equal Pay Act – Effective July 1, 2018
On July 1, 2018, the Diane B. Allen New Jersey Equal Pay Act will go into effect. If you have employees, you need to know about this important new law and what it might mean for you and your business. For more information please read Lauren Paxton's Article: Equal Pay Act - Just the FAQs For…
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Comparison of Equity Grant Structures
We are often asked to provide an explanation as to the different types of non-cash compensation that are traditionally granted to employees of a company. The following provides a high level summary. OUTRIGHT EQUITY GRANT Ownership: Outright ownership fully vested as of the date of grant. Can be subject to claw back (i.e., repurchase) by…
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Privacy – Summary of InfoSec Policy Issues
While many businesses believe that they have adequate procedures in place to protect their own confidential information or that of their clients/customers, most do not. Rather, they merely have a section in their employee handbook on confidentiality, and maybe require their employees to sign confidentiality or non-disclosure agreements. Generally, such provisions are not sufficient to…
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