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Healthcare Reform - Does Your Business Qualify For Tax Credits


Recent reforms include billions of dollars in employer tax credits to incent small businesses to offer healthcare. Listen to Carl Kleimann and get to know if your business qualifies for these tax credits.


Healthcare Reform - Am I Really Required to Provide Healthcare


Many employers are under the impression that the healthcare reform will mandate them to offer healthcare coverage.  Some also believe that these reforms will dictate policy terms such as deductibles and annual and lifetime coverage limits.  Listen to Carl Kleimann’s valuable insights on the recent healthcare reform.


Healthcare Reform – When Will It Affect My Business


Healthcare Reform promises a sea change in the way small business owners provide health insurance.  In this episode, Carl Kleimann provides clear answers to when these provisions will kick in and a timeline for the major elements of healthcare reform affecting small businesses.


What Does The Jobs Bill Do For My Small Business?


The new JOBS bill, also known as the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act has been signed to promote the hiring of unemployed workers.  Learn what tax cuts, business credits and government subsidies business owners are eligible.  Carl Kleimann provides tips for immediate savings.


Payroll Tax Compliance Tips


Beware small business owner; the IRS is actively looking for businesses that have fallen behind in their payroll tax deposits or filings. When they find a noncompliant business, the penalties can be severe.  Listen to Carl Kleimann tips on Payroll tax Compliance.


How to Defend an Unemployment Claim


With unemployment tax rates on the rise in most states, it is more important than ever for employers to diligently contest unwarranted claims for unemployment benefits.  Carl Kleimann shares valuable tips on how to deal with unemployment benefits claims


COBRA Subsidy Extension Number Two


On March 2nd, President Obama signed the Temporary Extension Act of 2010 a new law that extends unemployment benefits and the federal government's COBRA subsidy.  
Listen to Carl Kleimann's valuable information on this extension.


Cultivating a Positive Culture?


If someone asked you to describe your company’s culture, what would you say? Carl Kleimann shares his knowledge on how to create a positive culture in the workplace.


Is Your Team Focused on Value Creation?


Is Your Team Focused on Value Creation?
It is important for businesses to create value for customers and value for shareholders. Is everyone on your team focused on value creation? Carl Kleimann provides important insights.


Worksite Posting Requirements


As a business owner, you are required to post certain information in your workplace.
Do you know the difference between Federal and State requirements? Carl Kleimann has the information you need. 


Social Networking in the Workplace


Did you know that Facebook, Twitter and MySpace can put your company at risk?
Carl Kleimann offers ways you can protect yourself and your business. 


Driving while Distracted


Texting while driving a commercial vehicle is now illegal.
Commercial drivers are the topic of several new driving laws related to distracted driving. As an employer, you could be liable for your drivers’ mistakes. Carl Kleimann explains critical details you need to know.


Annual OSHA Posting Requirement


Carl reminds you of the requirements for the annual posting of OSHA incidents.
Are you up-to-date on OSHA’s posting requirements for job-related injuries and illnesses? Carl Kleimann explains OSHA Form 300A.


Do I Need an Employee Handbook?


Why it is important to keep up with your employee handbook.
Texas law allows employers to change certain policies to better suit their business. But, with freedom comes obligation. Do you know your obligations toward employees? Carl Kleimann provides important details.


Requiring Unpaid Time Off


How to cut back on the payroll budget without cutting back on employees.
Texas employment laws provide some pretty quirky options for your employees’ unpaid time off. Carl Kleimann offers food for thought in implementing some of these measures.  


Unemployment Taxes Rise Dramatically


If you are confused with what to do with unemployment claims, Carl can help.
Record unemployment claims are forcing changes in the tax rate for employers. Carl Kleimann offers important advice for employers about unemployment claims. 


COBRA Subsidy Extension


Be ready for the new changes on COBRA.
Are you current on all the COBRA changes being approved by the Obama Administration? You better be! Carl Kleimann explains the new extended subsidy and your role as a business owner. 


Healthcare and Small Business


What you should know about the healthcare reform and your small business.
Healthcare reform is everywhere in the media. Requirements for small business owners and employers are going to change big time! Carl Kleimann gives details YOU should know. 


Don’t Wait on Healthcare Reform


Are you following the healthcare debate?
You should be! But don’t delay your HR decisions waiting for Washington’s decisions. Carl Kleimann clarifies the rumors.  


Alcohol and Company Events


Have a safe and fun company party, drink responsibly.
It’s the holiday party season! What’s your liability with a drunk employee? Carl Kleimann offers ways to protect your employees and your company.


Truth about Medical Insurance Premiums


If you are confused about medical premiums, Carl can help you out.
Group medical insurance premiums can be tricky and are often surrounded in myth. Carl Kleimann provides valuable information to help set the record straight.


Choosing the Right Benefit Plan


Consider your employees when making changes to your benefit plan.
Making changes to your medical benefits has become very tricky. But it’s so important that you offer your employees the right plan! Carl Kleimann offers critical tips to consider.

Tips for a Successful Open Enrollment


How you can help your employees make good decisions during open enrollment.
Open enrollment is usually the only chance employees have to make changes to their benefits selection. Carl Kleimann provides tips for helping your employees make the right choices.

Minimum Wage Regulations


Understanding the difference in minimum wage pay.
Did you know the Minimum Wage can be different in cities across the nation? Did you know there are exemptions for some of the requirements? Carl Kleimann has the 411 on Minimum Wage.

Overtime


Some clarification on who gets paid overtime pay.
If you have employees who work overtime, you must know about the Fair Labor Standards Act. Carl Kleimann has the DO’s and DON’Ts on exempt and non-exempt employees.

Exempt vs. Non-Exempt Employees


Hourly vs. Salaried Employees Overtime Pay
Have you ever considered moving an hourly employee to a salaried position to avoid paying overtime? Carl Kleimann has the scoop on exempt and non-exempt employees. 

Outsourcing


Outsourcing can save you money.
According to the Small Business Administration, it costs small business owners 50 percent more to comply with government regulations. Now Washington says it’s creating a “non-employer friendly environment. How can you level the playing field against your larger competitors? Carl Kleimann tells how.  

Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act


Protecting yourself from employee complaints on pay discrimination.
The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009 seeks to correct pay discrimination—but it’s retroactive to the employee’s hire date. Are you prepared for a claim like this? Carl Kleimann provides steps you need to know to protect yourself from an employee complaint.

Understanding COBRA


Trying to keep up with the COBRA provisions, Carl can clue you in.
Are you up to date with the new COBRA provisions brought by the Stimulus Bill? Carl Kleimann provides new steps required of employers, actions that should be your highest priority.

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