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…
DetailsIRS 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…
DetailsU.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…
DetailsRetailers Could Get Relief from Swipe-Fee Charges
A US District Court in the District of Columbia issued a decision stating that the Federal Reserve Board ignored the intent of the federal legislation, inflated debit card transaction fees…
DetailsLeon ‘Lights Fire Under Fed’ on Swipe Fees
Judge says he will vacate rules if board doesn’t act quickly; could make banks repay retailers WASHINGTON – A U.S. federal judge opened the door for banks and credit-card companies…
DetailsWe Card Urges Increased Employee Training
The successful social responsibility program educates retailers on electronic cigarette restrictions. September is We Card Awareness Month, named for one of the most successful corporate social responsibility efforts in America.…
DetailsNotice of Coverage Requirement – October 1st, 2013
Are you ready?The Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as the federal health care reform, requires employers to notify their workers about the availability of the new Health Insurance Marketplace.…
DetailsCOOL Labeling Resources Available from NGA
As we approach the implementation deadline for the new USDA COOL regulations on November 23, the National Grocers Association (NGA) has provided a comprehensive list of resources and documents available…
DetailsImportant Affordable Care Act Information
Many of our clients are raising questions about the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”). Some of our clients incorrectly believe that if they have less than 50 full-time employees, they have…
DetailsGrocers face pressures from government shutdown
Phil Lempert What do cicadas and Congress have in common? Both did the unlikely this year. The cicadas surfaced, and Congress shut down. During the 17 years since either of…
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