Australia: How safe is your construction work, site and plant? Checklist for the construction industry

In brief – Check the latest Safe Work Australia codes and guidance material
To assist construction industry participants to comply with the latest work health and safety (WHS) codes and guidance material, we have produced a checklist that you can use to spot check your own systems, related specifically to construction work, safe design of structures, managing the risks of plant in the workplace and scaffolds and scaffolding work.
Realise that WHS regulations affect core activities
Many […]

By | January 8th, 2015 ||

United States: The Next Frontier In ADA Litigation: Website And App Access For The Disabled

For the last several years, consumers have increasingly turned to online shopping as an alternative to traditional “brick and mortar” stores. Some reports showed that “Cyber Monday” sales figures beat out those for “Black Friday” this year, and many retailers are doubling down on their eCommerce efforts in response. What many retailers might not be aware of is the growing risk of litigation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and derivative […]

By | January 8th, 2015 ||

United States: 2015 Benefit Limits

Retirement Plan Limits
The IRS updated the retirement plan limits effective for the plan year that begins on or after January 1, 2015. A comparison of the 2014 and 2015 limits is listed below.

2014
2015

Maximum Elective Deferrals to §401(k), §403(b), and §457(b) Plans
$17,500
$18,000

Maximum Catch-up Elective Deferrals to Plans other than SIMPLE Plans (age 50 by the end of the year)
$5,500
$6,000

Section 415 Limits
Defined Contribution Plan Annual Addition Maximum
Defined Benefit Plan Dollar Maximum

$52,000
$210,000

$53,000
$210,000

Annual Compensation Limit under §§401(a)(17), 404(l) […]

By | January 8th, 2015 ||