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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, like many agencies, had to put some of their usual activities on the back burner due to the COVID-19 pandemic. That includes the process of gathering employee demographic data from businesses. Now data collection has begun again, and the deadline for…
It's not unusual for employers to learn the hard way about what is and isn't permissible when it comes to coordinating with employees who have disabilities. For many, learning comes when they are sued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. But it doesn't have to be that way. Important…
Preparing for a surge in demand for your business's products and services doesn't mean you have to go out on a financial limb. But some contingency planning may be in order. The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond is a helpful source for data and analysis on where the national economy is heading. It…
In normal market conditions, people who've been unemployed due to an economic slump are generally eager to take a job when the economy perks up. But times are far from normal in many places and industries. One of the most pressing concerns employers face today is labor quality and availability,…
If your business was forced to close due to the pandemic, you may be itching to get back in the game. Or maybe you're looking to fulfill a lifelong dream of running a business for the first time. In any event, there's been a recent uptick in the number of people starting small businesses.
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Many privately held businesses have incurred losses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, the federal income tax passive activity loss (PAL) rules can limit an owner's ability to currently deduct tax losses thrown off by passive activities. Here's an overview of how the PAL rules apply to…
FustCharles is watching reports that the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is becoming alarmed by the growing prevalence and sophistication of cybercrime. In response to this mounting threat, the agency recently released a cybersecurity program best practices guide for employers and companies that…
