Posted by Greg on August 15, 2001, at 13:03:47
In reply to Re: AKC, a question? » Greg, posted by akc on August 15, 2001, at 12:44:22
It really is a benefits question...I think.
I was laid off about a month ago and rec'd a severance package. When I rec'd my check, they had taxed it at bonus rates. I believe it amounted to between 45-46%. I live in California. I was wondering if it's legal to do this? Isn't severance considered to be earned salary? It was a major shock when I saw it! They tell me that this is considered a bonus. I changed my deductions to married-10 to avoid be taxed like this but it made no difference...
If you're not comfortable answering, that's OK. Any feedback you can give me would be great!
I hope you're doing well.
Greg
> > I think I remember you mentioning awhile ago that you are a lawyer specializing in employment law (I could be wrong, the memory isn't what it used to be). If that's correct, would you mind if I asked you a question regarding my last employer?
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> > If I've got the wrong person, sorry about that.
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> > Greg
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> You got the right person, sort of -- people get this mixed up all the time. I specialize in employee benefits -- so I am an expert (or will be, I'm still fairly young as a lawyer) in drafting pension and welfare (health, cafeteria, etc.) plans and helping employers administer them. I do know a little employment law (like FMLA and HIPPA and Mental Health Parity Act), but that is because I have picked some up because you do so in my area of law (some overlap) and because I have a personal interest.
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> You could ask me your question, but I will be real hesistant to answer -- I worry about giving legal "advice" via the internet. It is really no different than some of the ethical issues that mental health professionals are facing in regard to the internet. But I may be able to point you in a direction where you can get it answered. Is that okay?
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> AKC
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