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How to tackle wage growth and remain competitive in a tough market

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Cost of living: The measure of the average change over time in prices paid by consumers in a particular market for goods, such as food, gas, housing and transportation. All of this helps you treat employees equitably and avoid legal problems down the road. Be legally compliant. over the prior year. Be applied consistently.

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Driving home the seriousness of company vehicle safety

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However, when your employees are operating a company fleet vehicle or driving on official business, that assumption can open the door to potential safety incidents and legal liability. As times and laws change, you must update your policy to weigh in on the use of substances that may now be legal.).

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How to tackle wage growth and remain competitive in a tough market

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Cost of living: The measure of the average change over time in prices paid by consumers in a particular market for goods, such as food, gas, housing and transportation. All of this helps you treat employees equitably and avoid legal problems down the road. Be legally compliant. over the prior year. Be applied consistently.

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7 Employment Screening Best Practices to Consider Before Your Next Hire

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From bad hires to legal nightmares, there are a multitude of ways employment screening can help protect your company. Social Security number trace. A Social Security number trace does what an honor system cannot. Social Security fraud detection. But is your employment screening company following best practices?

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3 Steps to Take Before Going Into Business for Yourself

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When you work for a company, you and your employer split Social Security and Medicare taxes. These include unavoidable costs such as housing, food, transportation and insurance. Disclosure: This material has been prepared for informational purposes only and should not be used as investment, tax, legal or accounting advice.

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Preparing to Move Overseas? Read This First

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Once you become a legal resident, you can sign up for the national health care in your new country. In some countries, including Portugal and Costa Rica, you pay into social security and receive free or inexpensive health care at the point of service, Sosdian says. You can (or may need to) purchase international insurance.

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A Rise in Independent Workers Highlights Trends and Concerns Facing the Gig Economy

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In the previous year’s Fiverr report, 84% of respondents said multiple sources of income gave them a greater sense of security. A proposition allowing app-based transportation and delivery companies to continue classifying their drivers as independent contractors was passed by California voters in November 2020.