TOOL: IRS Information on Using Independent ...       November 13, 2009
Feature: The IRS provides employers with a resource page containing information on properly determining whether workers are independent contractors or employees. Here are some highlights from it, including a 160-page IRS training manual on ...
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A Risky New Trend: Replacing Employees with ...       November 13, 2009
Feature: In the midst of a sour economy, some organizations have opted to rehire some laid-off employees as independent contractors.
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Overtime Pay Plan for Flexible Workweek Approved       November 11, 2009
Feature: Employers may implement an alternative pay schedule so long as employees continue to earn approximately the same salary at an hourly rate that meets or exceeds the minimum requirements of the FLSA. (11/11/2009)
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Employers Shift Health Care Reform Fight to ...       November 10, 2009
News: The group Employers for a Healthy Economy, which is made up of 11 employer associations including small-business groups and the US Chamber of Commerce ...
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Dodd, DeLauro to Offer Emergency H1N1 Sick Days ...       November 10, 2009
News: Dr. Anne Schuchat, an official at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, testified that the CDC advises people to stay home from work for three to five days if they come down with swine flu. The organization encourages employers ...
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Congress, Obama Extend Benefits as Unemployment ...       November 6, 2009
News: The bill marks the third time that Congress has increased unemployment benefits since the recession started in December 2007.
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US and UK Pension Agencies to Share Information       November 6, 2009
News: The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. will share non-confidential information on defined-benefit plans with the United Kingdom's Pensions Regulator and Pension Protection Fund.
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Why You will Not Get Rid of Your Organization's ...       November 5, 2009
Feature: Commentary: You think you want to introduce the famous 'No Asshole Rule' to your organization? Here are six reasons why it is not going to happen. (11/5/2009)
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H1N1 Paid Sick Leave Splits Democrats, Advocacy ...       November 5, 2009
News: The House labor committee will hold a hearing on the Emergency Influenza Containment Act the week of November 16. It's unclear when or if a companion Senate bill will be introduced.
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