2017

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  • Court looks beyond face value in age discrimination decision

    November / December 2017
    Newsletter: Employment Law Briefing

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 567

    Abstract: When a terminated employee took the comments of his company’s CEO at face value, he concluded that age discrimination was at work. As this article relates, it was up to the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals to put those comments in context and decide whether the employer had indeed violated the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. Aulick v. Skybridge Americas, Inc., No. 16-2648, June 19, 2017 (8th Cir.)

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  • Right to associate – Employees’ off-duty conduct isn’t always protected

    November / December 2017
    Newsletter: Employment Law Briefing

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 556

    Abstract: When wife-swapping sheriff’s deputies were threatened with the loss of their jobs, they claimed termination would violate their First Amendment right to associate. This article summarizes the case, Coker v. Whittington, and explains why the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the deputies’ employers. Coker v. Whittington, No. 16-30679, May 23, 2017 (5th Cir.) Obergefell v. Hodges, Nos. 14-556, June 26, 2015 (U.S.)

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  • Promotion or bust – How far must employers’ ADA accommodation efforts go?

    November / December 2017
    Newsletter: Employment Law Briefing

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 710

    Abstract: How far should employers go to accommodate disabled employees? This article discusses a case where the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals found that employers don’t have to promote disabled employees to positions they wouldn’t otherwise qualify for. Also, the court said, employees have a duty to work with their employers to find a reasonable accommodation. Brown v. Milwaukee Board of School Directors, No. 16-1971, May 4, 2017 (7th Cir.)

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  • Mark this: Consistency is key to avoiding Title VII suits

    November / December 2017
    Newsletter: Employment Law Briefing

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 993

    Abstract: In EEOC v. Consol Energy Inc., the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals considered whether an employer did enough to accommodate an employee whose religious beliefs conflicted with a job requirement. This article describes the facts and why the court held that it’s not an employer’s place to question the correctness of an employee’s religious understandings. A sidebar provides an example of a similar Title VII case that had a different outcome. EEOC v. Consol Energy Inc., No. 16-1406, June 12, 2017 (4th Cir.) Cloutier v. Costco Wholesale Corp., No. 04-1475, December 1, 2004 (1st Cir.)

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  • COMPLIANCE ALERT

    Year End 2017
    Newsletter: Employee Benefits Update

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 199

    Abstract: This feature lists a few key year-end tax reporting deadlines.

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  • Why adding a Roth 401(k) option could boost employee savings

    Year End 2017
    Newsletter: Employee Benefits Update

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 829

    Abstract: A decade after they first became available, Roth 401(k) plans are now offered by many employers. Employees are also getting on board — particularly the younger ones — even without fully understanding how they work. This article looks at the pluses and minuses of Roth 401(k)s compared to traditional 401(k)s and Roth IRAs and reviews some data that highlights how employees are reacting to the Roth 401(k) option.

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  • Reimbursement road map for sponsor services

    Year End 2017
    Newsletter: Employee Benefits Update

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 325

    Abstract: When retirement plan sponsors perform administrative services on behalf of the plan, they can be reimbursed by the plan for those services. This brief article examines why meticulous expense documentation is essential and reviews a recent case on the subject.

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  • How high can you go? Participants willing to accept higher default deferral rates

    Year End 2017
    Newsletter: Employee Benefits Update

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 602

    Abstract: It’s generally accepted that a 3% deferral rate won’t get many employees where they need to be financially as they approach retirement. Most employees will need a figure closer to 10%, yet 3% has traditionally been the most common default deferral rate used by plans that auto-enroll participants. This article highlights why this is changing.

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  • Deciding what to do with orphaned 401(k) plan accounts

    Year End 2017
    Newsletter: Employee Benefits Update

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 786

    Abstract: Sponsors of qualified retirement plans with orphan accounts need to consider whether such accounts are a problem. This article examines the state of orphan accounts and why the way plans charge administrative fees can help determine whether it’s beneficial to keep them in the plan. A short sidebar discusses the plan sponsor’s fiduciary duty to all plan participants, whether they’re active employees, former employees who have moved on to other jobs, retirees or beneficiaries.

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  • How to prepare for a sales slowdown

    November / December 2017
    Newsletter: Dealer Insights

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 439

    Abstract: Vehicle sales are expected to decelerate from the breakneck speed of the past two years, according to some industry analysts. But dealer-owners can strategize now about how to maintain (or exceed) revenue and profit levels in 2018 and beyond even if vehicle sales slow. A key is to focus more sharply on fixed operations (parts, service, paint and body repair) and F&I to drive revenue and profit. This article offers ways to develop loyal service customers and sell profitable F&I products.

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  • Getting to “yes” – Financial keys to securing a commercial loan

    November / December 2017
    Newsletter: Dealer Insights

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 541

    Abstract: Dealerships often use a floor plan to finance their vehicle inventory. But a dealer-owner might need another commercial loan or line of credit for an assortment of reasons — for example, expanding facilities, hiring more employees or buying equipment. This article covers some issues dealers should consider when applying for a loan, including the use of GAAP, financial statements to manufacturers, and other hot spots of interest to a lender.

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  • Is your website all that it can be?

    November / December 2017
    Newsletter: Dealer Insights

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 675

    Abstract: In today’s car-buying universe, the primary goals of a dealership website should be guiding customers through the car-buying process and motivating them to eventually buy a vehicle from that dealer. This article discusses helping customers find the right vehicle on a dealership website, gearing up the customer for a trade-in and providing useful content related to car-buying and ownership. It also discusses keeping abreast of current online buying trends.

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  • Now is the time to conduct year-end tax planning

    November / December 2017
    Newsletter: Dealer Insights

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 845

    Abstract: The end of the year is often a good time for dealership owners to plan strategies for trimming their tax bills. Steps taken by December 31 can save big money come April. This article discusses some strategies that might be beneficial, including deferring income and accelerating expenses, reviewing inventory management, writing off uncollectible receivables and more. A sidebar discusses one commonly overlooked dealership tax-reduction strategy: making tax-deductible contributions to employees’ retirement plans.

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  • Construction Success Story – Contractor seeks clarity on an IT strategy

    November / December 2017
    Newsletter: Contractor

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 442

    Abstract: This issue’s “Construction Success Story” features a restoration contractor whose improvisational approach to technology was leaving the front office out of sync with work crews and hurting customer service. She sat down with her CPA to answer some key questions about creating a comprehensive, cost-effective IT strategy.

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  • Exploring the concept of an incentive-based safety program

    November / December 2017
    Newsletter: Contractor

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 671

    Abstract: Every construction company must take steps to promote and ensure jobsite safety. But is offering financial incentives for safe work habits a viable approach? This article explains that there’s no simple answer, because incentive-based safety programs offer both benefits and risks.

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  • Need money fast? Contractors have options

    November / December 2017
    Newsletter: Contractor

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 543

    Abstract: For contractors, many of whom get paid only after work is completed, obtaining funds from traditional lenders can be difficult. Fortunately, there are a variety of other lending options that offer quick access to cash (with notable risks, of course). This article touches on five such options, including invoice factoring and leaseback programs.

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