New USDA Meat COOL Rules Effective Immediately
Enforcement to Begin in NovemberOn May 23, 2013, USDA released a final rule which amends the country of origin labeling (COOL) regulations. The final rule has been issued to respond…
To: USDA Nutrition Assistance Partners – Midwest Region
The U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has asked federal partners to help disseminate information about the Affordable Care Act’s new Health Insurance Marketplace. Please see the…
Government Issues Finalized Wellness Rules
As part of Obamacare, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released its guidelines for employment-based wellness programs. WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued…
Roughly 20% of Retailers Will Slash Hours Ahead of Health-Care Law
Other businesses plan to increase worker contributions to health care or halt employer-subsidies of dependents. WASHINGTON – Approximately 20% of retailers will reduce worker hours before the Affordable Care Act…
Supreme Court Denies E15 Case Rehearing
The Supreme Court has decided not to hear an E15-related case. The lawsuit relates to EPA’s 2011 finalized waivers to allow for 2001 and newer vehicles to run on higher…
Treasury Announces Transition Period for Employer Penalties, Information Reporting Requirements Under Health Care Law
July 2, 2013 Washington Counsel Ernst & Young The Department of the Treasury announced on July 2, 2013 in a blog post that employer shared responsibility payments under the Affordable Care…
Obama Administration Delays Employer Mandate for Affordable Care Act
July 3, 2013By Michael Cohn: ACCOUNTING TODAY The Obama administration has decided to postpone the employer responsibility payment and insurance reporting requirements under the Affordable Care Act for one year to…
Participate in We Card Awareness Month – September 2013
We Card’s goal is to create a big push for retailers to train or re-train their employees, order their 2014 We Card materials (calendars and kits) and raise the awareness…
IRS Provides Insight into Employer Health-Care Provision
The employer mandate in the Affordable Care Act has businesses scratching their heads. As the IRS attempts to interpret the employer mandate, more questions are being raised, including how the…
U.S. Should Follow European Commission’s Lead on Swipe Fees
WASHINGTON – The Financial Times and other news media reported last week that the European Commission is proposing a cap on credit card swipe fees at 0.3%, drastically lower than…