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How to Prevent Your Employees from Becoming Collateral Damage in the Labor-Management Battle
While members of Congress talk about improving the workplace for employees, the actions of many indicate that they are far more interested in serving the interests of either management or unions than they are in securing better conditions for workers. Unless this attitude changes quickly, employees are likely to become collateral damage in the on-going tug of war between labor and management. Organizations that make their workers a high priority and treat them well on a daily basis won’t have to worry about what legislation is passed. It’s management’s choice – for a limited time only.
THE ENTREPRENEURIAL ADVENTURE
In a week when the big media stories have been about disasters involving an oil spill off Louisiana, immigrant legislation in Arizona and bomb plots in Times Square, my “story of the week” was quite different. It was written in a San Francisco newspaper on April 29th, 1852.
Sales Tip: How To Research Your Market to be A Sales Expert
This fantastic free tool will give you the tools to be seen as the goto sales expert in your Industry. Read the afrticle to find out more...
New York Commuter Tax
The state of New York recently passed legislation funding the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which serves the 12-county region of New York City. The legislation includes a new payroll tax on wages and compensation paid to employees who are employed within the New York Metropolitan Commuter Transportation District (MCTD).

Why You Are Kidding Yourself If You Think Smoking Helps You To Relax In The Workplace
With a lot of legislation starting to restrict smoking in or around the workplace, smokers are beginning to feel ostracized around the workplace. Many claim that smoking helps them relax at work bringing rise to greater productivity. But if you analyze what goes on during a typical cigarette break you will soon discover that it is not the cigarette that makes smokers feel more relaxed...

Why You Are Kidding Yourself If You Think Smoking Helps You To Relax At Work
With a lot of legislation starting to restrict smoking in or around the workplace, smokers are beginning to feel ostracized around the workplace. Many claim that smoking helps them relax at work bringing rise to greater productivity. But if you analyze what goes on during a typical cigarette break you will soon discover that it is not the cigarette that makes smokers feel more relaxed...

Financial Regulation: Necessary Evil or Evil Necessarily?
The article discusses the issues with newly proposed regulation for financial markets. It lists the possible implications of mistakes regarding new regulation, and cites past instances that support its claims.
What is 'flexible working' doing to our workforce?
The MD muses over the changes for the next few years in our workforce.
FRANCHISING IN INDIA: A Critical Perspective
Franchising in India is not regulated and unlike popular statistics, only 25 to 30% franchisees are successful. Based on my experience in understanding franchising in several large markets, India is atleast 30 + years behind any developed market when it comes to the market size, growth potential and the level of expertise in the franchising business. In my past five years in the Franchising Fraternity, I have come across more failures than successes, both from franchisors and franchisees.
Franchise Legislation in Canada
A brief overview of Canada's franchise laws

Emissions Trading (Cap and Trade)
Cap and Trade systems are gaining in attention today. Much of the developed world operates under Cap and Trade but it's a mystery to many in the U.S. Some believe it's the best way to promote emission reductions. Cap and Trade has been introduced for consideration in congress with a reasonable chance of being enacted into law in 2009. This article discusses Cap and Trade fundamentals.

Africa's Secret Talent Pool
The skills and capacity problems of Africa will not be resolved until women, who comprise an estimated 50% of the potential workforce, are recognized, empowered, trained and allowed to take their place in business and government. Because of the size of the problem, panellists suggested changes to benefit women in the male dominated professional environment need to be legislated to be effective.

4.4 Social dialogue and poverty reduction: Working Out of Poverty
Although fundamental principles and rights at work are an essential foundation for the governance of labour markets, they do not address all the issues of regulation needed to promote decent work. The governance of the labour market requires rules of various types to encourage working arrangements that are both efficient and fair.
Overview of the Canada Not-For-Profit Corporations Act
Recently, a new law called the Canada Not-For-Profit Corporations Act ("CNPCA") came into effect aimed at eliminating unnecessary regulation and providing flexibility to the not-for-profit sector. The new legislation modernizes the corporate governance of not-for-profit corporations by promoting accountability, transparency and efficiency. This articles highlights the important provisions within the Act that will affect non-profit corporations.
Canada’s New Anti-Spam Legislation – How does it affect your business?
Bill C-28, Canada’s anti-spam legislation, was recently passed and will come into effect later this year. While its intended target is deceptive forms of spam, Canadian small and medium sized businesses should be aware of the Act in order to ensure their compliance when contacting leads, networking and developing marketing campaigns. This article highlights of the important aspects of Bill C-28 that small business owners need to know.

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A Comparative Look at the Definition of \"Franchise\"
This article identifies and highlights differences between the definition of franchise contained in the Ontario legislation, the Alberta franchise legislation, the UNIDROIT Model Law, the NASAA Model Law, the Federal Trade Commission Franchise Rule and under the Canadian Franchise Association Guidelines.

The Accidental Franchise
Ontario introduced franchise legislation in 2000. PEI introduced a similar law in 2006. However, many business continue to operate without regard to whether they are a franchise or not. This article considers the factors that businesses need to analyse in order to determine if they are a franchise. Hiding your head in the sand is not an option. Failure to comply with franchise legislation can lead to unbelievably severe consequences, including liability in a class action proceeding, personal liability of officers and directors, and a requirement to pay back every penny invested by franchisees in acquiring and operating their franchise. Many systems who consider themselves to be distributorships ARE FRANCHISES. What you call yourself is not important--it is the substance of the relationship that will determine your fate.
"I'm Pregnant".......
An overview of the changes to maternity legislation since April 2007
The Employee Free Choice Act - What You Need to Know
The Employee Free Choice Act is currently pending legislation, and if passed it may throw organized unions into a frenzy.

Umbrella Insurance
Despite the introduction of new legislation to help small business owners, crippling lawsuits are still a real concern. Learn how a good umbrella insurance plan can protect your assets.
New laws protect the privacy of Social Security numbers for New York residents
Quick summary of legislation in New York regarding employers' responsibility for privacy of Social Security numbers.
New York Commuter Tax
The state of New York recently passed legislation funding the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which serves the 12-county region of New York City. The legislation includes a new payroll tax on wages and compensation paid to employees who are employed within the New York Metropolitan Commuter Transportation District (MCTD).

The Passage of Health Care Legislation and Implications for the Environment
The President managed to pass historic health care legislation despite the Republican's best efforts to misinform, derail and delay. By a vote of 219 to 212, the House approved one of the most important pieces of American legislation in more than 40 years. Despite the momentus victory for the American people, the fight over health care has ominous implications for climate change legislation.

6 Months on Capitol Hill
Every year Astronology examines legislation coming from Capitol Hill, and how these changes influence Human Resource practices. Two major developments in the first half of 2011 affecting Human Resources are the possible adjustments to Healthcare reform, such as the CLASS Act, and the Legal Workforce Act of 2011. What challenges should we expect as a result of these pieces of legislation?
Battle Over Health Care Reform Now Reaches U.S. Supreme Court
The battle over health care reform has now reached the Supreme Court. The petition that has been filed may be at the leading edge of a wave of litigation over the controversial legislation. It is challenging a June 29th ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit that upheld the so-called “individual mandate” under the landmark health care legislation.

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