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Tax Reform Impact on Employers and Employees

Revit OpEd

The new federal Tax Bill has many provisions that impact employers with respect to their employees. On December 19, 2017, the Senate voted to approve the Tax Bill and, on December 20, 2017, the House voted to approve the Tax Bill. The Tax Bill has many provisions that impact employers with respect to their employees.

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How the Construction Industry Is Rethinking Workforce Development

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What Minic found was a weak talent pipeline, a disconnect between what schools teach and what employers need, and way too much employee churn. To attract applicants, Turning Leaf recently raised its entry-level compensation to $17 per hour. It plans to add 10 more markets within the next 12 months. . And on Aug.

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New Executive Order Requires Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors

Best Practices Construction Law

The Executive Order is scheduled to take effect for contracts entered into after January 1, 2017. Here are some takeaways: Since the rule applies only to federal contractors, you may not be required to change your existing employment practices. Signed by President Barack Obama on September 7, 2015, Executive Order No.

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Workforce Training: Engineering A Skilled Workforce

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

McAuliffe signed Executive Order 23 establishing “The New Virginia Economy” Workforce Initiative which laid out plans to overhaul Virginia’s economy in four ways: increasing postsecondary education and workforce credentials; securing employment for veterans; aligning education with the needs of businesses; and diversifying the economy.

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Pennsylvania Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

Business Facilities

The Corbett Administration increased the tax credit amount from $1,000 to $2,500 per job for employers who create a new job that is filled by an unemployed individual. Eligibility for benefits is based upon annual certification. 1, 2017 and Dec. Unemployment Compensation benefits continue to be paid during training period.

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Shovel-Ready Sites: Ready To Hit The Ground Running

Business Facilities

are implementing site certification programs that give available sites a shovel ready designation—meaning that the site is primed and ready for economic development. To achieve certification, sites go through a rigorous review process. States across the U.S. The outcome?

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New Mexico Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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Advanced Energy Deduction & Advance Energy Tax Credit: Receipts from selling or leasing tangible personal property or services that are eligible generation plant costs to a person that holds an interest in a qualified generating facility are deductible from gross receipts and compensating tax.