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Sexual harassment is a type of sex-based discrimination that breaches Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This illegal practice may come in the form of unwanted sexual advances and other physical or verbal behaviors of a sexual nature that negatively impact the...

Who's eligible? Babies who reside in Connecticut, who are less than a year old.Adopted children who reside in Connecticut, before the first anniversary of the adoption. Read the CHET Baby Scholars Official Rules. How does it work? Once you open your account and...

A headcount is the total number of people employed by an organization, including full-time and part-time employees. A headcount report, created via a human resource information system (HRIS), lets you sort and categorize employees based on different variables —...

An executor of a will carries out the last wishes of someone close who has died. The executor ensures that the rules that govern the administration of a probate estate are followed. Here are three key tasks of the executor job: You can get help. A lot of...

An employee put in years of service with your company, or is an exemplary worker, but circumstances now lead to his or her departure. You have agreed to pay the employee severance, but you want him or her to receive the full amount, with no taxes taken out. To...

Of the various filing status options offered by the IRS, head of household is considered the most advantageous. Numerous rules apply to qualify, but if you do, it will mean a higher standard deduction and wider tax brackets compared to single filing status. Here's...

Recently, Connecticut has been making strides to revise legislation that pertains to estate tax law. In July 2019, Connecticut made a notable advancement with respect to gift and trust law, ultimately passing HB 7104-- an extensive bill concerning the Connecticut...

How do you ensure that both your new spouse and your children from your first marriage receive an inheritance if you die before your newly married spouse does? Who gets the house — your new spouse or your children? How will your new spouse get by financially if you...

In general, businesses need an EIN. There are various ways to apply for one, but the IRS is happy to let you know that you may now apply online. It's a free service. You are urged to check your state to discover whether you need a state number or charter. The online...

In 2016, the National Automated Clearing House Association (NACHA) reported that 82 percent of U.S. employees are paid by direct deposit, jumping from 74 percent in 2011. Clearly, direct deposit is on the rise. But you may be surprised to learn that, according to the...