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Employers May Scan, Shred Returned Forms W-2
Friday, May 09, 2008 (28 reads)

Allowance can increase data privacy, security

By Scott Mezistrano, CPP

Employers can now fulfill their regulatory requirement to keep undeliverable Forms W-2, such as those that are returned in the mail, by scanning the IRS and employee copies (copies B and C) and shredding the originals, IRS Chief Counsel recently told APA. This is supported by Revenue Procedure 97-22, Guidance on Electronic Records.

Understanding Different Work Styles Leads To Better Teamwork
Thursday, May 08, 2008 (39 reads)

Consider a scenario in which you ask your employee to provide a report as soon as possible. As a period of time goes by, you tap your fingers impatiently on your desk. The report is still not in your hands. As your stress level continues to increase, the employee finally submits the report in the form of a lengthy, highly detailed spreadsheet. Your stress further heightens as you would have preferred a concise, bulleted format that provides a quick read of the information you requested. This scenario is one example of different personality styles in the workplace and shows why they can make -- or break -- the productivity and teamwork within an organization.

Our July chapter meeting will be a roundtable discussion identifying your workstyle, and how to identify other co-workers' styles so you can determine the best mode of communication with them!

Helping an Employee with a Serious Illness
Thursday, May 08, 2008 (32 reads)

Dealing with the serious illness of an employee is never easy. In addition to needing to make sure that all the necessary work gets completed, you may experience a wide range of emotions -- sadness, anxiety, and frustration that you can't do more for someone you value. You will need to plan for the future without knowing exactly what the future holds for an important member of your team.

Legislative Update: Florida - Right to Keep and Bear Arms in Motor Vehicles
Thursday, May 08, 2008 (45 reads)

Creates the Preservation and Protection of the Right to Keep and Bear Arms in Motor Vehicles Act of 2008.

Legislative Update: Maryland - Employee Leave Benefits
Thursday, May 08, 2008 (46 reads)

Requires that employers give certain notice of certain leave benefits to employees; specifies that an employer with a certain written policy is not required to pay accrued leave to an employee on termination of employment only under certain circumstances.