Compensation/Employment — Insights — Cohen & Buckmann, P.C.

FTC's Game Changer: Nationwide Ban on Non-Competes

The FTC finalized its rule banning most non-compete contracts nationwide. This is expected to draw immediate litigation.

Compensation/EmploymentSandra CohenApril 23, 2024

The Do’s and Don’ts for Setting Up Emergency Savings Accounts

SECURE 2.0 allows non-highly compensated employees to contribute to emergency savings accounts. The IRS and the Department of Labor have now issued guidance clarifying the rules.

Crossing the Delaware River: Are Non-Competes in New York Executive Contracts and Equity Awards Enforceable?* New Laws and Court Decisions Muddy the Waters

When a New York employer tries to enforce a Non-Compete agreement under Delaware law, beware! The waters on the Delaware river just got rougher!

Compensation/EmploymentIrene BassockJanuary 18, 2024

Spotlight on Irene Bassock

Read our interview with Irene and learn about her ability to see both sides of a dispute and provide nuanced legal advice and negotiating strategies makes her a trusted business advisor and coach who advocates for her clients and offers them pragmatic solutions.

Firm News, Compensation/EmploymentSandra CohenNovember 16, 2023

How to Navigate and Negotiate the C Suite Job Offer

Sandra Cohen, Managing Partner and executive compensation attorney, was a featured guest on The Future is Bright Podcast, hosted by Chris Batz. Sandra addresses key questions and offers tips on navigating a C-suite job offer.

Compensation/EmploymentAdor MSeptember 26, 2023

Profits Interests 101: Part II – Seven Key Questions Executives Should Ask About Profits Interests

Part II of our introduction to profits interests (carried interests): How to scrutinize profits interests as part of an employment offer?

Compensation/Employment, Equity PlansZahava BlumenthalJuly 29, 2022

Profits Interests 101: Part I – A Crash Course in Profits Interests

Part I of a two part series introduces profits interests - a compensation structure that comes with special tax advantages, but also pitfalls.

Compensation/Employment, Equity PlansZahava BlumenthalJuly 27, 2022

When are RSUs Deferred Compensation?

For RSUs: To Comply or Not to Comply (with Section 409A). That is the question.

Deferred Compensation, Compensation/Employment, Equity PlansSandra CohenJune 8, 2022

The State of State-Run Retirement Programs

Individual states are stepping up to provide a vehicle for those not covered by employer-sponsored retirement plans to save for retirement. However, employers who would be covered by these programs may not be aware of alternative options that can accept higher contributions. This article discusses the issues.

Settling Employment Disputes: Tax Aspects

Settlements of employment disputes are usually taxable, but this does not need to be a surprise. With some advance planning and proper allocation, the parties can save on taxes, or at least avoid tax surprises, Sandra Cohen explains in her article published by LexisNexis Practical Guidance and Law360: Tax Authority.

Compensation/EmploymentSandra CohenApril 12, 2022