Amendments to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) extend new benefits to qualifying military families. There are two new reasons that allow family members of military personnel to take unpaid time off from work -- and one provision took effect on January 28, 2008. For more information on the changes and employer obligations under the FMLA, click "Full Article."

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Annual employee reviews sometimes get a bad rap. They can be time-consuming, distracting, and may require supervisors to confront problems they would rather avoid. But if handled properly, annual reviews can provide opportunities for both sides to improve performance. Here are six steps to consider in the process.

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While economists continue to debate whether or not we are in a recession, one thing is clear: Business owners and executives are worried about the future. Every week, there is more bad news. Gas prices are soaring and home values are falling. Retail sales fell last month while unemployment rose. So what can your company do to weather the storm? Here are seven ways to help survive and even take advantage of an economic slump.
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Affinity cards can bring in a steady stream of funds, even when the economy is weak. But the cards must be attractive and hassle-free. Here’s a list of what you need to consider before you link your non-profit organization with a profit-seeking card issuer.
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Representing your company at a trade show can be a terrific way to connect with qualified leads — or an expensive waste of time. Here are some tips to make sure industry trade shows result in a flurry of new sales.
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Which of the following violates an FTC rule?
a. A company produces barbecue grills at a Nevada plant. The major components are made in the U.S. but the knobs and tubing are made in Mexico. The company advertises that the grills are "Made in the USA."
b. A company advertises its product, which was invented in Seattle and manufactured in Bangladesh, as "Created in USA."

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