Below is an overview of the key tax changes affecting business in the recently enacted Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act. The act was signed into law by the president on March 18, 2010. Read More

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As employers seek to cut costs, retail mutual funds are being replaced by lower cost options. Read More

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A major goal of the Affordable Care Act – the health insurance reform legislation President Obama signed into law on March 23 – is to put American consumers back in charge of their health coverage and care. Insurance companies often leave patients without coverage when they need it the most, causing them to put off needed care, compromising their health and driving up the cost of care when they get it. Too often, insurance companies put insurance company bureaucrats between you and your doctor. The Affordable Care Act cracks down on the some of the most egregious practices of the insurance industry while providing the stability and the flexibility that families and businesses need to make the choices that work best for them. Read More

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While the improving economy is good news for everyone, some employers are getting slightly nervous as they ask themselves a difficult question: Will workers leave en masse once they see greener grass elsewhere? Read More

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The workers comp system was born in 1911 when nine states began adopting laws requiring companies to compensate workers for on-the-job injuries in exchange for workers generally giving up the right to sue. Read More

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