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July 29, 2010 | Issue 421 View in Browser | Forward | ERC Homepage |
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ERC Celebrates 90th Anniversary July marks the 90th Anniversary of ERC. Established in 1920 as the American Plan Association of Cleveland, ERC is now one of the largest professional organizations in the Midwest. ERC assists organizations with the attraction, retention and motivation of great employees. ERC provides organizations of various sizes and industries with HR and Workplace Programs and Practices, Training, Health Insurance, Consulting and numerous cost savings opportunities. Continue Reading >> Read More: "The Evolution of ERC and HR" | The History of ERC | In 1920... |
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Unemployment Extended, COBRA Premium Reduction Not Extended The Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2010 signed by the President on July 22, 2010 extends unemployment until November 27, 2010, but individuals will not be able to extend benefits beyond 99 weeks. The act, however, did not extend the COBRA premium reduction. Continue Reading >> Final Rule Passed on the Electronic Signature and Storage of the I-9 Form The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a final rule on the electronic signature and storage of the Form I-9 late last week. The final rule permits employers to complete, sign, scan, and store the I-9 Form electronically as long as certain performance standards for the filing system are met. For a full list of the standards and requirements associated with storing the I-9 form electronically, please click here... Executive Compensation Reform Passed On July 21, 2010, President Obama signed into law the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. This legislation, which affects executive compensation and corporate governance, will impact executive pay processes at many public companies. Specifically, the act gives shareholders of public companies the right to vote on the top five executive officers’ (CEO, CFO, and three other highest paid officers) compensation at least every three years and takes effect in 2011. Video: Current Trends in Outplacement Pattie Wagoner, President of CareerCurve, talks about the evolution of outplacement, trends in the job market, and how CareerCurve uses coaching support during the job search. Watch Video >>
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Short Health Care Reform Issues Survey - Participate by this Friday The following very short survey addresses issues related to health care reform, specifically the new rules released regarding grandfathered plans, but also other aspects of reform including early retiree reinsurance, nursing mothers, and expanded dependent health coverage. Please complete this survey by this Friday, July 30th. Click here to participate >> 2010-2011 ERC Wage & Salary Adjustment Survey This survey collects data regarding actual wage and salary increases from 2009-2010 as well as projected wage and salary increases for 2010-2011 among Northeast Ohio employers. The deadline to participate in this survey is August 13th. Employee Relations Survey - Participate by this Friday ERC is conducting a survey on employee relations practices among Northeast Ohio employers, specifically on issues related to employee handbooks and policies; employee feedback, suggestions, and communication; and retention. The deadline to participate in this survey is Friday, July 30th. This survey is co-sponsored by ERC's Preferred Partner, Millisor + Nobil. |
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Emerging Leaders Series Do your employees have the skills and knowledge needed to best represent your organization? Let ERC help the Emerging Leaders in your company learn the tools to present themselves more effectively and enhance their contribution to the organization. Click here to register >> ERC's Supervisory Series Kicking Off this Fall ERC's fall Supervisory Series is kicking off at the end of August with updated curriculum and new activities! Participants will not only learn fresh insights and ideas and practice their skills within an energizing, interactive, and supportive environment, but will also have access to a variety of job aids and resources to help them implement their new competencies in the workplace. More Info >> Communicating Effectively Workshop Join ERC on August 18 for the Communicating Effectively Workshop, which introduces the concept of how to communicate with credibility and confidence, handle difficult people and how to take positive steps to turning problem relationships around. Individuals who attend this workshop will leave armed with powerful tools, critical for success in today’s workplace. Click here to register today >> |
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Form 5500 Due July 31st The initial due date of the Form 5500 for calendar year end benefit plans is July 31, 2010, which is mere days away. Any benefit plan whose Form 5500 and/or annual audit is not completed by the plan sponsor by July 31st can file for an extension, which extends the due date to October 15th. The extension process remains the same as it has been in the past, however, there are some major changes to the actual filing of the Form 5500, namely that all Form 5500 filings must now be submitted electronically - paper filings will no longer be accepted. To read about the rest of these changes click here. Information provided courtesy of the Employee Benefit Plan Audit Group at Skoda Minotti, an ERC Preferred Partner. For questions regarding Form 5500 preparation contact Dani Gisondo at 440/449-6800. Jobs 2010 - Ideas for Northeast Ohio Jobs You spoke and we listened. We've compiled an eBook full of ideas on how to create jobs in Northeast Ohio, and we're sharing it with you! Click here to download the free eBook >> ERC Around Town Check out the following events that ERC will be presenting at:
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