The High Cost of Discrimination
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces several employment law statutes, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA) and The Equal Pay Act of 1963 (EPA). According to the EEOC’s website, the total charges filed with the Commission in fiscal year 2009 were down slightly from FY 2008 – 93,277 total charges as compared to 95,402. read more »
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Real Estate Reappraisal is Underway in 23 Counties in Tennessee
2010 is an Important Year for Obtaining Savings on Your Real Property Tax Liability for the Next Four Years
In 2010 the following counties are undergoing a mass reappraisal by the tax assessor’s offices which will determine your real estate tax assessment for the next four years: read more »
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Williams is Top Manager in 2010
Grady Williams says that when he thinks about top Chattanooga CEOs
such as Vicky Gregg, Zan Guerry and Tom Edd Wilson, he doesn't see
himself in the same league.
"I don't stack up to those people," he
said.
But Mr. Williams does indeed find himself linked with the trio
and other key execs as he's the 2010 Chattanooga area manager of the
year. read more »
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Impact of Recovery Act Funding on the Single Audit
With not-for-profit and governmental agencies beginning to receive unprecedented amounts of federal funding through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), the inevitable is upon us and that is the impact that the receipt of ARRA funding will have on the Single Audit. Though ARRA funding may have had some impact on organizations with fiscal years ending June 30, 2009, the larger impact will begin with calendar year end audits. read more »
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Whose Money Is It Anyway?
Striking a balance between donor wishes and organizational fiduciary responsibility
Social investing and social entrepreneurship have dramatically changed the face of philanthropy over the past 10 years. Donors of both extreme and moderate means are no longer content to practice “checkbook” philanthropy. They want to engage in socially responsible philanthropy, donating not only their treasures but also their time, talents and ideas. read more »
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Nashville Flood 2010 FAQ
The Cumberland River has crested in Nashville and the water is beginning to
recede. We know there are many people in the Nashville area that are in need
and our thoughts and prayers go out to them. The flooding waters have caused a lot of
damage, the Nashville area has been declared a federal disaster, and it will take some time for the water to come back to normal levels
and for the city of Nashville to begin recovery. We
would like to thank all of the volunteers that have been so willing to donate their time,
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Tax Breaks for Flood Damage
My home suffered major damage after a horrible storm. Do I get a tax break for a disaster like this? read more »
Company E-mails – Say what you mean, mean what you say!
It’s estimated that in an office of 30 employees who are all hooked up to the Internet an average of 2,500 e-mails a day shoot back and forth. With that much “communication” going on, it’s easy to imagine that there’s plenty of opportunity for miscommunication. read more »
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Why Should I Be Physically Active?
Our bodies are absolutely designed for movement. When we are not regularly physically active, bad things can happen. Look at the leading causes of death and health problems that are prevalent in our country (cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer) made better by or prevented by being regularly physically active.
People who don’t get enough physical activity are much more likely to develop health problems. Regular, moderate-intensity physical activity can lower your risk of:
Multi-State Employer Procedures
Did you know employers that have employees crossing state lines to work may have potential to file taxes to some or all of those states? read more »
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