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Employers, workers share lack of love for health reform


March 16, 2010 by Christian Schappel

Companies and their workforces agree — federal healthcare reform will increase costs, if it ever gets passed. More…

Obama signs temporary COBRA subsidy extension


March 4, 2010 by Christian Schappel

As you probably heard, President Obama signed a bill extending federal funding for the COBRA subsidy and unemployment benefits. More…

Employers beware! DOL asking for bigger enforcement budget


February 15, 2010 by Christian Schappel

The Department of Labor is gearing up to enforce labor laws. Proof: The agency just asked for an additional $67 million in funding. More…

Some good news for employers on the Ledbetter Act


January 22, 2010 by Jim Giuliano

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When Congress passed the so-called Ledbetter Act, employers braced for an onslaught of wage-discrimination claims and big payouts. It hasn’t happened quite that way. More…

Who’ll benefit from Congress’ job-creation bills


December 21, 2009 by Jim Giuliano

Congress and President Obama have floated several ideas for creating jobs. Some of the ideas that probably will be funded are aimed at specific industries. More…

Worried about EFCA? 3 ways to make sure it won’t affect you


December 16, 2009 by Christian Schappel

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Employers shouldn’t wait around to see what happens with the Employee Free Choice Act.  More…

E-Verify avoids death sentence


November 12, 2009 by Sam Narisi

It’s not the permanent mandate some lawmakers wanted, but the system will continue to be a factor for at least a little while longer. More…

Pelosi unveils House version of health bill


October 30, 2009 by Jim Giuliano

Not to be outdone by the Senate, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi revealed her version of health reform — and a key difference from the Senate proposal. More…

IRS cuts cell phone tax headaches: What you need to know


October 14, 2009 by Christian Schappel

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Good news: The feds are eliminating paperwork associated with one common fringe benefit — company-provided cell phones. More…

How much more you’ll pay for health care in 2010


October 7, 2009 by Christian Schappel

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While Congress stumbles over healthcare reform, employers continue to be buried in double-digit cost increases. And in 2010, those increases aren’t expected to slow down. More…


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