by Brian Mahany
It's no surprise that the economic meltdown of 2008 and its aftermath has led to record numbers of age discrimination claims. Many businesses used the downturn as a reason to fire older workers. Why? In some cases because their performance simply was not up to par. But in many cases, the reasons are more sinister. Older workers who have been with the company for years make more money than a new hire. If the person let go was over 40, there may be a great case of age discrimination.
Although age discrimination cases are at record numbers, getting justice and compensation f
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Recent revelations that this tiny island nation has been cooperating with US authorities should not worry Americans and others who choose the Isle of Man as their asset protection haven. The government has signalled it will not tolerate Isle of Man trusts being used to dodge taxes. Other forms of asset protection are still recognized and virgorously enforced by Manx courts.
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California Supreme Court rejects per se "stray remarks" doctrine, says trial court can determine if "fuddy duddy" remarks constitute illegal age discrimination.
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Asset protection and offshore account reporting blog post. At least one tax authority is seeking information from banks on customers that merely "asked" about offshore accounts!
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Employment discrimination claims continue to be filed at record levels with the EEOC and state anti-discrimination agencies. Most all types of claims are up with particular large increases in age discrimination and pregnancy claims.
Recently fired workers, unable to find new jobs, have little to lose in filing claims.
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When we think of fraudsters, we think of sleezy investments bankers and promoters in suits. For the tiny California city of Bell, the fraudsters were the city officials. This is an outrageous story of government misconduct.
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Thought provoking article on how tax policy may soon drive out America's wealthiest individuals. With just 5% of the population paying most of the taxes in the US and our society becoming increasingly mobile, the threat is quite real.
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Although Florida and a select few states have powerful homestead laws that protect one's home against creditors, those laws do not always work if fraud or a fraudulent conveyance was involved. Like all aspects of asset protection, timing is everything.
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Discusses criminal case against 9 alleged gang members who kidnapped, tortured and robbed a gay man and several others in New York City. This is one of the worst hate crimes on record.
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Brief discussion on fraudulent conveyances. Many creditors give up far too easily - a transfer of property for less than full value can be undone. If you or a client are owed money, don't give up just because the debtor doesn't own any assets.
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