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Daily Dash - Articles http://wwj.com Articles for the Daily Dash. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:37:57 EST en-us 2009: Year of Change For HR Professionals, Business Owners With the new year and a new administration well under way, 2009 promises to be a year of change for business owners and HR professionals. And the new administration doesn't appear to be wasting any time getting started. Tue, 27 Jan 2009 11:31:00 EST http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3419635 Pay Equity Legislation Creates Stir Among Business Leaders Newly sworn-in lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives wasted no time passing legislation that would make it easier for workers to sue employers over pay issues. And in an already tough economic climate, some business groups say if the legislation is enacted, it will have a chilling effect on companies already struggling to stay afloat. Tue, 20 Jan 2009 12:53:00 EST http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3384502 National HR Organization Attempts to Block Federal E-Verify Mandate By law, federal contractors will have to start using the U.S. government's controversial electronic employment verification system in mid-January. But the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and four other organizations have filed suit in federal court in an attempt to spare employers from what they believe is a flawed system. Wed, 7 Jan 2009 10:37:00 EST http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3310464 Time to get your Annual Financial Check-up With the ever-challenging Michigan economy and the roller-coaster ride of recent months in the stock market, now, more than ever, everyone needs to have a Financial Check-up. How can you be sure you have the best advisors surrounding you? Get a second opinion of course.</object> Thu, 18 Dec 2008 14:12:00 EST http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3234100 Companies Providing Quality Service to the Community At a time of tremendous economic turmoil in our country, it’s good to know there are still some bright spots on Michigan’s horizon and there are still companies that are committed to providing quality service to the community. One such company is ITC Holdings Corp., headquartered in Novi, which is the owner and operator of the high voltage electric transmission system in most of Michigan’s lower Peninsula.</object> Wed, 26 Nov 2008 13:16:00 EST http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3122223 Mixed Bag for Business: Litigation Is Recession-Proof, Court Action Is Avoidable With all of the layoffs, reorganizations, and buyouts going on these days, legal experts say companies need to take the right steps to avoid ending up in the courtroom. The combination of poor economic conditions and disgruntled, laid-off workers makes the current business environment especially ripe for lawsuits, legal experts say. And with budget crunches on a grand scale across corporate America, few companies can afford to get hung up in expensive court actions.</object> Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:38:00 EST http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3098215 The Best Electricians in the World Michigan has long been recognized for its highly skilled workforce. In fact, Michigan has led the way in quality and talent in the manufacturing sectors for decades. Now, as we face some of the biggest economic challenges since the Great Depression, the question many are asking is “Where do we go from here?”</object> Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:34:00 EST http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3097450 What is a Life Settlement? A Life Settlement, also known as a Senior Settlement, is the sale to a third-party purchaser of an in-force life insurance policy for its “fair market value” – an amount of money greater than the contract’s cash surrender value but less than its death benefit. The Policy Owner/Seller is not restricted in the use of the cash proceeds received from the sale. In return for the cash payment made to the former Policy Owner/Seller, the Settlement Company acquires ownership of the policy, names itself the beneficiary, is then responsible for paying the ongoing future premium payments, and ultimately will receive the death benefit at the insured’s death.</object> Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:17:00 EST http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=3085921 Time for Open Enrollment It's not quite holiday shopping season yet. But it is Open Enrollment season for more than 80-million Americans who are shopping for their employee benefits for next year. Stephanie AuWerter, editor of SmartMoney.com, offers some tips on getting the most out of your company benefits.<br /></object> Tue, 7 Oct 2008 14:57:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2861958 As Lending Standards Tighten, Some Borrowers Turn To Private Lenders For years, the practice of borrowing money from private parties was fairly rare, except among those who couldn’t qualify for traditional loans. Banks had tons of cash and were eager to lend. But today, even folks with good credit are bypassing banks to borrow money. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:14:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2659943 Keeping Your Credit Card Spending Under Control Back in May, the U.S. saw a 7% annual rise in household credit-card debt. Some say that’s a sign that we should start to get our use of plastic under control. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:02:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2659869 MSU Researchers Develop Tattoo ID Software A Michigan State University researcher has created an automatic image retrieval system, whereby law enforcement agencies will be able to match scars, marks and tattoos to identify suspects and victims. Wed, 28 May 2008 16:11:00 EDT http://wwj.com/content_page.php?contentType=4&contentId=2121529