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Federal Lawmakers Consider Tax Relief for Sole Proprietors
April 23, 2009
The allure of working for oneself is stronger than ever, but self-employed individuals do not enjoy the same tax benefits as corporations that offer health insurance to their employees. A bill in Congress may change all of that.
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Bills Targeting Employers Start Falling into Place March 03, 2009 Here’s a taste of the good and the bad, the new and old. Some legislation introduced so far should give small employers some hope, while other bills may leave them rolling their eyes. And this is just a smattering.
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Lawmakers Revise Bill to Allow Flexible Schedules February 26, 2009 Your days of explaining to nonexempt employees why they can’t work four 10-hour days instead of the standard nine-to-five may be coming to a close. Read about revisions to a state bill that seeks to loosen restrictions on workweek arrangements.
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Budget or Bust: Still not the Best Deal for Small Employers
February 19, 2009
Legislators are still trying to score the elusive final vote to close California’s $42 billion budget gap. But will small employers be celebrating?
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Legislation Would Give Boost to Labor Law Compliance February 17, 2009 In lieu of the stick, proposed legislation extends a carrot to employers to encourage compliance. But the bill faces resistance from organized labor, which collectively believes the state lacks resources for such a move. Read about the proposed legislation here.
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Is Pending Labor Law Dis-RESPECT-ful to Employers? February 12, 2009 A stalled bill passed by the House two years ago has a new lease on life. Dubbed the RESPECT Act, it would radically increase the number of employees eligible for union representation and could cause other disruptions to the balance between employee and management interests. read more here...
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What About Us? February 10, 2009 Several prominent small business advocacy organizations say the economic stimulus bill nearing passage in Washington does too little for the little guys. A sampling of the criticism decries a dearth of short-term measures, as federal lawmakers grapple with the sheer magnitude of a nearly $1 trillion package.
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Employers Paying Attention to President Obama’s Labor Pick, California Political Veteran Hilda Solis January 22, 2009 Employers are waiting to see how far labor-backed “card check” legislation goes, hoping for a more pragmatic approach to labor issues from Barack Obama’s administration. President Obama’s choice for labor secretary provides some clues.
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Electronics Retailers Fear State Regulations Will Flatten Them January 20, 2009 n this struggling economy, independent retailers of electronics are leery of proposed energy efficiency regulations coming out the California Energy Commission. CEC says the sky is not falling, but the industry begs to differ. read more here...
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House Votes on Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act January 15, 2009 Legislation intended to overturn a U.S. Supreme Court decision that maintains the statute of limitations for discrimination suits met its first test on Capitol Hill. What’s in store for employers?
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