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This November we will elect our 45th President of the United States. Nothing can create tension in the workplace like partisan politics. Fortunately, this is not our first rodeo. We’ve all been…
The State Auditor of Iowa, Mary Mosiman, released a report last week detailing that from January 1, 2012 to January 13, 2015 Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) forwarded improper UI disbursements and uncollected penalties for a total…
501(c) Agencies Trust announced today the addition of Christian Community Placement Center (CCPC) as a new program participant. CCPC is a member of the Oregon Alliance of Children’s Programs. 501(c) Agencies…
The nonprofit sector has grown by 20% over the last 10 years in contrast to a growth rate of about 2-3% in the for-profit sector, according to a new report…
We’ve written in this space before about the condition of various state unemployment insurance funds. (Florida and California are excellent examples.) We’ve also documented the many changes to unemployment insurance…
Late last month we re-posted a report from Paychex indicating what they believed to be the top ten regulatory issues for 2016. At the top of their list was Obamacare….

The State of Tennessee is reducing its taxable wage base for unemployment insurance in 2016. The Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development announced the state’s taxable wage base has…
In a recent decision a Federal District Court Judge rejected a U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) challenge and upheld a company’s (Flambeau, Inc.) wellness program. The judge ruled that the program’s assessment and testing…

The Internal Revenue Service has announced reforms to The Advisory Committee on Tax Exempt and Government Entities, or ACT. Following scandal in 2013 and a general criticism of a lack of efficiency, the government tax…

For over 150 years, YWCA USA (YWCA) has been at the forefront of the most critical social movements — from civil rights, to affordable housing and pay equity, to violence…

By Brigid O’Leary Whether it’s to get in shape, live a healthier life, finish or accomplish something that seemed unattainable, New Years resolutions come in handy for individuals trying to…