New York’s Salary History Law prohibits employers from inquiring about applicants’ previous remuneration
Inquiries into salary history are now prohibited during the interview process in New York as part of efforts to bridge the gender pay gap. This article by Golenbock Eiseman highlights what you need to know about a growing trend in the U.S.
Vacancy Fee imposed on foreign owners of residential real estate in Australia to increase housing stock
Read about how Australia’s new vacancy fee will apply to foreign owners of Australian residential property.
How to get younger people and emerging leaders more engaged in bringing business into the firm
Sue-Ella Prodovonich explains that professional firms need to create the right environment for marketing and sales and must support younger professionals, even if they fail at the first attempt.
Spanish inheritance tax laws: Plan now to protect your assets in Spain
UK owners of Spanish property assets can minimise potential probate and inheritance tax issues for heirs with specialist inheritance tax planning advice
Disruption in the US$500 billion global accountancy market
Rob Nixon, keynote speaker at the 2018 Worldwide Conference, explained to delegates that disruption in the market, largely driven by technology, is turning the traditional CPA firm upside down.
The EU Directive on secondment: The key issues affecting immigration
The cross border assignment of workers is an essential element of the European Union– it safeguards one of the fundamental principles that underlies its very existence: the free movement of services.
The Trump Administration embarks on visa reforms
In this article, Kathie Gaber, Partner & Chair of the Business Immigration Practice Group at Masuda Funai (Chicago, IL), touches on the more significant changes which may affect foreign nationals who are intending to be transferred to the U.S. by their employer abroad or foreign investors who are intending to invest in the U.S.
Hong Kong proposes tax reforms for 2018
Hong Kong member Lawrence Cheung CPA Company provides an update on new tax proposals set to benefit Hong Kong’s SME business sector and attract investment in research and development (R&D).
White paper shows legal directories remain relevant to clients and to firm’s business development efforts
A report by legal communications specialists MD Communications shows that legal directories are still generally well used by legal professionals and are a cornerstone of many law firms’ business development strategies.
How will Brexit impact commercial contracts?
Brexit has introduced much legal uncertainty for business. With this in mind, London law member Sherrards Solicitors suggests businesses should start to evaluate their key commercial contracts (when made under English law) to assess the possible impact of Brexit.