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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

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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

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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…

Why the Treasury’s mortgage-rescue program failed


December 15, 2009 by Bob Hill

The U.S. Treasury has conceded that its plan to alter troubled homeowner’s mortgages had little overall impact. One expert explains why the program failed, and how to end the mortgage crisis once and for all. More…

The 3 best ideas Obama heard from business leaders at jobs summit


December 9, 2009 by Jim Giuliano

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At the recent White House jobs summit, President Obama got an earful from 130 business leaders. Here’s what they want — and what Obama is likely to try. More…

New Obama stimulus to cost most companies


November 23, 2009 by Jennifer Azara

The jury’s still out on whether the first Obama stimulus package gave the economy the intended shot in the arm. Hasn’t stopped the president from doing it again, and this one may cost you. More…

Biz leaders say ‘no thanks’ to health reform


September 28, 2009 by Jim Giuliano

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If Congress and President Obama are looking to  employers for support for the latest healthcare bill, the best advice may be, “Look elsewhere.” More…

As one clunkers program ends, another begins


August 26, 2009 by Bob Hill

Cash for Clunkers is so Summer 2009. But the government’s not done dishing out major rebates to stimulate consumer spending. More…

Big change in credit cards: Will it work for you?


August 20, 2009 by Jim Giuliano

As of August 20, credit card companies have to change the ways they do business with you. The changes are being touted as an advantage for businesses that use cards. Still, you’re going to have to be on your toes to get the best deal. More…

Are you in one of the growing (or declining) industries?


August 12, 2009 by Bob Hill

It’s survival of the fittest out there. And the U.S. Department of Labor has projections that show which industries offer the most growth potential and which industries will likely fall off the map. More…

How 10 of the most well-known CEOs in America rate Obama’s policies


August 10, 2009 by Bob Hill

Whether you love or loathe President Obama’s policies, chances are, you’ve got an opinion. Check out how 10 of the nation’s leading CEOs differed when Business Week recently asked them to rate the current administration’s  policies on healthcare, taxes and business (then tell us your own thoughts in the comments section below). More…

1,500 small-biz owners tell Obama about health care: Your turn


August 5, 2009 by Jim Giuliano

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About 1,500 small-business owners used an Internet link to tell President Obama what they thought about the latest healthcare-reform proposals. You can have your turn, too. More…

Bailout banks thriving: Is that good or bad for small business?


July 29, 2009 by Bob Hill

Some of the biggest bailout banks in the country posted billion-dollar profits during the second quarter. Will the boost provide a lift for smaller companies, or do small-business owners who are forced to make it on their own have a right to be upset? More…

Obama deals with labor leaders — and their agenda — this week


July 13, 2009 by Jim Giuliano

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A dozen union leaders will huddle with President Obama in the White House this week. Here’s what they’re talking about. More…

What Obama’s financial oversight plan really means to you


July 8, 2009 by Jennifer Azara

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Granted, it’ll be a while before your company feels any effects from President Obama’s new financial oversight plan. But here’s what’s in store for you when it passes. More…

How health reform would affect employees’ take-home


July 6, 2009 by Jim Giuliano

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The potential tax consequences of President Obama’s healthcare reform have some surprises in store for employees — and not in a good way. More…


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