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An Employee Asked for an Accommodation—Now What?
Under certain laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act (Title VII), employers must provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with a disability, or for sincerely held religious beliefs and practices, unless doing so would cause undue hardship. Some states have laws that require…
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Relocalmove’s Summer Maintenance Tips
We have partnered with Relocalmove to bring you and your employees a lucrative real estate benefits package whenever you or your employees buy or sell any real estate. Learn more at www.gosmallbiz.com/resources/relocalmove. This article from the Relocalmove team offers advice on home maintenance: Summer is fully upon us, and that can only mean one thing:…
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New Overtime Rules: What You Need to Know
The Department of Labor (DOL) issued changes to the overtime exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The new rule makes substantial increases to the minimum salary requirement for white collar exemptions. Background The FLSA requires covered employers to pay “non-exempt” employees at least the minimum wage for each hour worked as well as…
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Prepare Your Team to Win
A good coach knows that a winning team is made in the offseason. Like a coach, you have to prepare your team—and your business—for success. That’s where Employee Solutions from ADP come in. Learn how ADP can help your business with employment law compliance, hiring, employee retention, management, and much more with a comprehensive set…
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Small Biz Mythbusters: Employee Handbooks
Myth: My business is too small to need an employee handbook. Some small business owners may feel their business is too small to benefit from an employee handbook. Even though companies are not required by law to create and distribute an employee handbook, it can be extremely helpful for both business owners and their staff…
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Tarkenton Institute Partners with EO Atlanta
Press Release By: EO Atlanta EO Atlanta is pleased to announce a partnership between EO Atlanta and the Tarkenton Institute. Fran Tarkenton, founder of Tarkenton Companies and the Tarkenton Institute, is a serial entrepreneur and NFL Hall of Fame quarterback. During his NFL career, Tarkenton set every major record for quarterbacks. Before his NFL career…
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What Kind of Loan Do I Need?
Great question! The answer is, I don’t know. But you do, so let’s ask a few more penetrating questions and find out what you need together. First, are you a first time buyer with a small amount of money to invest in a home? If yes, then an FHA loan is probably best for you. You…
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All About Earnest Money
Spring is in the air. You are shopping the housing market and you find the home of your dreams. You decide to make an offer and your realtor lets you know that you need to submit an earnest money deposit with the offer. What’s an earnest money deposit, you may ask? Let’s talk about it.…
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Don’t Get Blindsided by Home Maintenance Surprises
As spring knocks on our door, the last thing any of us want is for summer to knock DOWN our door. Here are some helpful reminders of what to look for now so when the heat of summer arrives we have already prepared our homes for the potential damage that can come with it. Also, no one…
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Capitalize on Your Brand’s Social Media Presence
It’s a rare business that can exist today without some sort of social media presence –that’s how customers expect to find out about products, brands and companies. For small businesses, social media is particularly attractive since it’s usually very affordable and, in many cases, free. But it’s easy to get overwhelmed. There are so many…
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