Why Contract Briefs are Important
Preparation of Contract Briefs are often a forgotten and generally disregarded tool of contract management that can prove very useful in improving cash flow through [...]
On the Road to Increasing the Recovery of Travel Expenses
Travel expenses, while they may not be one of your largest costs, depending on your contractual requirements, could easily be one of the most scrutinized [...]
How Nonprofits Can Treat “Founder’s Syndrome”
Of the many afflictions that can impede a not-for-profit’s growth, one of the more deadly is “Founder’s Syndrome.” This occurs when a single individual — [...]
Retirement and Late 401(K) Deposits Are a Big Deal
Dear Anna, Question: So we recently changed payroll companies and I just found out the new company hasn’t been remitting the employee 401(k) plan amounts [...]
DOL Overtime Rule Blocked
U.S. District Judge Amos Mazzant, a federal judge in Texas, granted a preliminary injunction blocking the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) from implementing a controversial [...]
A Look at President-Elect Trump’s Tax Plan
President-elect Donald Trump’s tax reform plan was released earlier this year. The affects on businesses include: Reducing the top corporate income tax rate from 35% [...]
Employers: January 2017 Is Busier Than Ever with New Due Dates
December and January are undoubtedly busy times for businesses with closing out their calendar years, gathering documentation for their accountants, tax preparers, and auditors, and [...]
Board Development Imperative to a Not-for-Profit’s Future
Our world is changing at a record pace, particularly here in the United States. As a result nonprofit organizations need to plan accordingly, not only [...]
The New DOL Fiduciary Rule – What Plan Sponsors Need to Know!
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published its long awaited and highly controversial final rule on April 6, 2016, which addresses when a person is considered a fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), when providing investment advice to a Plan, its participants and beneficiaries.
Explaining the New FLSA Overtime Rule
The Labor Department has issued a rule that doubles the salary threshold for overtime exemption, effective Dec. 1. This is a big change for business [...]