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Hello, Website Visitor. Here are your articles for June 24, 2009.
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Eligible former employees laid off from companies employing fewer than 20 people are now eligible for state Mini-COBRA benefits. Act 2 of 2009, signed into law last week by Governor Edward G. Rendell, extends health coverage under the employer's insurance plan. The Full Article link forwards to a detailed explanation from the Insurance Department of Pennsylvania. Contact Stambaugh Ness Benefits Coordinator Ann Strickler if you have any questions about this new law.
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Online marketing is mushrooming way beyond the traditional website. If you get the feeling your company is going to "get left," then you might want to brush up on these 15 marketing options available to you. The information linked to this article might prevent brain overload.
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Taxing the personal use of a business cell phone is not a new idea. The decades old law governing this type of tax is obsolete, and it has confused many people. The IRS is attempting to make clear, through proposed changes, there will be no tax consequence to employers or employees for personal use of such work-related devices provided by employers. The Full Article link leads to an explanation of this proposal and gives a link for public comment.
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With today's business environment becoming more challenging than ever, companies are hard-pressed to reduce operational costs and optimally utilize resources. While historically the concept of outsourcing has been associated with only large organizations, increasingly small and mid-sized businesses are pursuing outsourcing as a strategic option to improve the bottom line. Benefits of outsourcing include:
- Improve ability to focus on core competencies
- Offload non-strategic IT tasks and processes
- Enable staff to focus on more strategic activities
- Improve service quality
- Reduce costs
- Manage/minimize risk
- Alleviate staffing issues
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A controversial new Supreme Court case makes it harder for employees to prove age discrimination in the workplace and easier for employers to avoid liability. It is being viewed as a significant victory for the business community. But the new case doesn't completely shut the door on age discrimination claims. Here are the details about what the case could mean for your organization.
Workplace violence has become an epidemic, which can weigh heavily on your company because employers are legally required to minimize the risks. Click "Full Article" for some steps you can take to make your company a safer place and protect it from litigation.
Electronic signatures are as good those written in ink and will hold up in court, even when the signature is a simple click of a button. However, there are some exceptions. Click "Full Article" for a look at some tips to help ensure your company's online business transactions are legal.
