Taxpayers may be able to write off cash donations made to relief efforts in Haiti on their 2009 income tax returns. The U.S. House unanimously passed a bill Wednesday that would make donations made after Jan. 11 and before March 1 deductible for 2009. The goal is to encourage donations beyond the $275...
Employers Plan to Increase Staff Levels in First Quarter, According to the Manpower Employment Outlook Survey
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Claiming all '09 credits, deductions will take work
Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
If you thought you had the tax laws figured out, guess again. Every year, Congress makes changes -- some big, some little -- making it just a little more difficult to complete your tax return. » "People need to...
New York Employment Report: Employee Confidence Index Declines as Workers' Concerns About Job Hunt Increases
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NEW YORK, Jan. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York Employee Confidence Index decreased 8 points to 45.2 in December, according to the latest Spherion® Employment Report. The monthly survey of New York workers, conducted...
$300 fine for chewing gum at work probably isn't legal
Houston Chronicle
Houston Chronicle
The information in this column is not intended as legal advice but to provide a general understanding of the law. Readers with legal problems, including those whose questions are addressed here, should consult attorneys...
Texas Employment Report: Employee Confidence Index Increases 3.2 Points
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DALLAS, Dec. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- The Texas Employee Confidence Index jumped 3.2 points to 54.5 in November, according to the latest Spherion® Employment Report. The monthly survey of Texas workers, conducted by...
Silicon Valley Employers Anticipate Hiring Increase in Q1
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Number of employers planning to increase hiring in 2010 continues to rise...
Every One of California's 28 Largest Communities Sees Annual Decrease in Construction Employment This October
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As State Loses 136,000 Construction Jobs, Contractors Urge California Regulators to Abandon Plans to Force Them to Replace Existing Equipment ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ - Every one of California's 28...
Employers not waiting upon national reform
The Business Review
The Business Review
Companies ramp up attempts to curb coverage costs Send this story to a friend Email address of friend (insert comma between multiple addresses): Your email address: Add a brief note:...
McGraw Wentworth Survey to Benchmark Employee Benefit Trends Among 600+ Michigan Employers
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Survey participants will learn how peers and top-performing organizations are managing benefit costs in the current economic environment. TROY and GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Jan. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- While the future of...


