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California is clear about using cell phones while driving. Driving while operating hand-held and hands-free cell phones and driving while texting are addressed in not just one law, but three separate laws. California is not alone in banning cell phone use while driving. It’s a nationwide trend prompted by safety concerns and accident statistics. The […]
The long-lasting effects of the new economic reality have reached the government. According to the National Taxpayer Advocate’s Annual Report to Congress and Special Report to Congress, the IRS is currently underfunded and unable to meet the service needs of taxpayers trying to complete returns and understand tax law changes. National Taxpayer Advocate Tina Olson describes […]
Olympic hopefuls enjoy pride in their athletic abilities and country when they train and compete. The medals they win almost take second place after the years of hard work and determination it takes to win them. The theatrics, media coverage, sports casting, Olympic village and competition among the world’s best are, alone, a unique payoff. […]
According to a study by Demos.org “Underwriting Bad Jobs,” more than half a million employees of federal contractors earn less than $12 an hour. These types of employees are the focus of President Obama’s recent executive order to raise the minimum wage of employees in federal contract jobs such as food service, truck driving and […]
Businesses have been majorly affected by the severe winter weather that hit the East coast recently. Some employers have had problems with their workforce being able to make it in to work while other employers have made the decision to close for one or two days because customers and employees couldn’t get to their places […]
Covered California has started providing ratings on healthcare plans as required by law, becoming the first state to do so almost two years ahead of time. The Affordable Care Act allows state exchanges like Covered California to operate for a full year before implementing ratings. Now healthcare plans will have ratings between one and four […]
President Obama has another plan to help stabilize the shaky economy and create security for workers without benefits. He recently signed a directive to create “myRa” plans to encourage and support saving for those who don’t have 401(k) benefits. It is designed to also benefit small businesses who don’t offer retirement plans and other benefits. […]