Will heathcare act survive? The answer’s around the corner
January 4, 2012 by Jim Giuliano
In just a few months, we should know whether the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act will become law or become extinct.
January 4, 2012 by Jim Giuliano
Alert: 2 stipulations in payroll-tax-cut law
January 4, 2012 by Jim Giuliano
Check with your Payroll people to make sure they understand two stipulations in the extension of the payroll tax cut.
American Jobs Act: What’s in it for you
September 14, 2011 by Jim Giuliano
President Obama’s proposal has some major implications — tax and otherwise — for business. More…
Less than 1/3 of Americans optimistic about economic recovery
July 4, 2011 by Bob Hill
A new Wall Street Journal study reveals consumer confidence is sagging again, but this time Obama’s not to blame. More…
1099 requirement: Going, going, gone …
April 11, 2011 by Jim Giuliano
Congress and President Obama finally agree: The 1099 requirement that was part of healthcare reform has to go.
3 areas where the Recovery Act helps small business
March 17, 2011 by Bob Hill
A new study reveals more than 80% of small business owners feel the stimulus bill was designed to aid major corporations, with the excepti0n of three specific areas. More…
Why IT could cost more next year
March 9, 2011 by Valerie Helmbreck
All signs are pointing to a slow but steady economic recovery, but most business leaders are watching for signs that their costs could go up. With IT, that could be the case in the coming year.
Getting closer! New hope you’ll dodge 1099 reporting bullet
March 1, 2011 by Jennifer Azara
We’re several steps closer to sidestepping one of the most crushing requirements to come out of last year’s health reform law. More…
Want to balance the U.S. budget? Here’s your chance
December 10, 2010 by Bob Hill
The New York Times has created a game that gives every armchair analyst a chance to reduce (or eliminate) the deficit and balance the U.S. budget. More…
8 big changes in Obama’s new small-biz bill
October 27, 2010 by Jennifer Azara
President Obama has signed into law the latest attempt to jumpstart the economy. To take advantage of some of the benefits, you’ll have to act fast. More…
White House: Employers will get a break on switching health plans
October 27, 2010 by Jim Giuliano
Some good news out of Washington: If you switch health plans, you may be able to duck the costly mandates dictated by the health-reform law.
Obama’s new plan for business
September 8, 2010 by Jim Giuliano
President Obama recently rolled out his plan to boost business — and, presumably, hiring. Will it work? More…
Obama extends FMLA benefits to more employees
August 5, 2010 by Jennifer Azara
Get ready: Your company is likely going to have to offer medical leave options in more situations. More…
How would you fix these economic problems?
July 13, 2010 by Bob Hill
If the decision were up to you, how would you put these four key areas of the U.S. economy back on track? More…
Obama extends med-leave rights to domestic partners
June 23, 2010 by Jim Giuliano
Under a mandate from President Obama, the U.S. Labor Department plans to issue regulations this week ordering businesses to give time off to domestic partners to care for newborns or loved ones. More…
Obama tries backdoor approach to unionization
May 19, 2010 by Jim Giuliano
Since the Employee Free Choice Act went on legislative life support – meaning there’s little chance that unions will find it easier to organize workers – the administration has hit the issue from a different angle. Here’s the latest example of that. More…
Obama to banks: ‘Start lending’
December 24, 2009 by Jim Giuliano
In a pre-Christmas meeting with community bankers, President Obama urged them start lending again to small businesses — and in the process open up the job market. Nice idea, but the bankers noted that some of the lending roadblocks are government-made or because of market problems. More…
Obama signs COBRA subsidy extension
December 23, 2009 by Tim Gould
Are your accounting people finally getting used to handling the extra administrative duties required by the federally mandated COBRA subsidy program? Good thing. The subsidy’s just been extended, and it has a new wrinkle. More…
Poll shows who Americans blame for unemployment
December 21, 2009 by Bob Hill
A recent study uncovered just how deeply unemployment is affecting Americans, where it’s hurting taxpayers most, and who they say is to blame. More…
