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Uber And The Gig Economy – The Good, The Bad, And the Ugly

Fairly recently, the gig economy seems to have flown off the hinges off the working world. Suddenly contract workers and freelancers became en vogue. Perhaps it was due to the growing need for side cash or those who saw the rollercoaster ride of layoffs didn’t want to be tethered to one company..
Uber And The Gig Economy – The Good, The Bad, And the Ugly
Can Your Unpaid Taxes Affect Your Business Travel?
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Can Your Unpaid Taxes Affect Your Business Travel?

It’s time to think FAST. The Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act, that is. In March, the FACT Act came into effect, seeking to remedy the..
Here Is Some New Light Shed On The PATH Act
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Here Is Some New Light Shed On The PATH Act

In 2015, the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act was passed, otherwise known as the PATH Act. The PATH Act was seemingly self-explanatory, as..
In the Face Of Potential ICE Raids, Keep Your I-9’s Organized
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In the Face Of Potential ICE Raids, Keep Your I-9’s Organized

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency has recently been conducting “raids,” leading to the arrest of undocumented immigrants...
The Benefits of the WOTC For Small Businesses
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The Benefits of the WOTC For Small Businesses

There are many underutilized government incentives available for small businesses—from healthcare to gender to scope of work. These credits aim to..
Another Increase In OSHA Penalties Has Occurred
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Another Increase In OSHA Penalties Has Occurred

It only took about six months for OSHA penalties to see yet another increase. On August 1 of last year, a huge bump in OSHA penalties occurred,..
Big Employee Gender Rights News Arrives From Mississippi And Philadelphia
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Big Employee Gender Rights News Arrives From Mississippi And Philadelphia

The year 2016 brought plenty of unexpected changes to the nation. A new (arguably surprising) President was voted in, as well as significant changes..
IRS Releases New ACA Adjusted Fees For 2017
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IRS Releases New ACA Adjusted Fees For 2017

The IRS has released its adjusted figures for certain fees coming into the new year. The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) fee..
McDonald’s and Franchisees May Need to Rethink Their Treatment of Franchise Workers
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McDonald’s and Franchisees May Need to Rethink Their Treatment of Franchise Workers

McDonald’s Corporation recently agreed to pay $3.75 million to settle an employment class action involving workers in McDonald’s franchise-operated..
Trump Picks Price and Verma to Lead the Charge to a Conservative Approach to Healthcare Reform
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Trump Picks Price and Verma to Lead the Charge to a Conservative Approach to Healthcare Reform

Donald Trump recently announced his pick of Rep. Tom Price (R-Georgia) to head the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) quickly followed by..