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Binghamton event focuses on diversity, equity, and inclusion
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — The Greater Binghamton Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Conference is set for next Wednesday Sept. 13 from 8 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.
Ask Rusty: Why is Social Security Withholding My Monthly Payments?
I have been working since I started collecting Social Security (SS) when I turned 62. Last year, I was apparently overpaid because of my job. I made $37,000 and now the Social Security Administration (SSA) says I owe it $8,800 because I made too much, and it has withheld my $2,000 monthly SS payment. I
VIEWPOINT: How to track, update assets during a business rebrand
Your brand is more important than ever, especially for an organization seeking to be recognized over an expanding number of marketing platforms and sales channels. Shifts in the market, mergers and acquisitions, and other company changes also drive brand updates. It’s why 75 percent of companies have undergone a rebrand since 2020. The reasons why
Ask Rusty: Will Work Earnings Affect My Social Security at Age 80?
Dear Rusty: I am 80 years old, and I receive monthly Social Security benefits, but I’m thinking about returning to work. At this age, am I limited in how much income I generate without affecting my benefit? If so, how much can I earn without affecting it? Signed: Spry Octogenarian Dear Spry Octogenarian: Since you
VIEWPOINT: 2nd Circuit Clarifies U.S. Law on Employment-Retaliation Claims
In a recent decision, the U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals, the federal appeals court covering New York and adjacent states, sought to clarify the federal-law standard for evaluating retaliation claims under the principal anti-discrimination statutes including, Title VII, the ADEA, and the Reconstruction Era Civil Rights Act. Significantly, the court found that such retaliation
VIEWPOINT: The Importance of Cyber Insurance & Cyber Assurance
Cybersecurity, information assurance, and cyber resilience are essential for any organization. Despite the likelihood of being hacked, companies that implement effective protection techniques and have appropriate insurance coverage can minimize the damage of a cyber attack. Cyber risks present unique challenges to the insurance industry. Business interruption and data-breach litigation insurance were some of the
VIEWPOINT: The Mohawk Valley in Motion
The Mohawk Valley region’s economic landscape has undergone a dramatic change that has turned pessimism and cynicism into confidence and progress, with more than $2 billion in public and private investment already committed to revitalizing the area. Several new development initiatives recently announced or started within the last year are adding to the region’s continued
VIEWPOINT: Changing the narrative on manufacturing jobs
It’s key to developing the next generation of manufacturing workers I recently asked a roomful of eighth graders, “Close your eyes and picture yourself walking down a street. You come across a manufacturing plant. What do you see?” They imagined broken sidewalks, weeds, tall fences, and ugly brick buildings emitting thick, black smoke. Their responses
VIEWPOINT: Key Elements of a Successful Credit-Union Strategy for 2024
Strategy is a big word. It has different meanings for different people. Most credit unions have a strategy, or at least something they refer to as a strategy. Some think of a strategic plan as a document that is produced in a nice binder and goes on a shelf. Others think of a plan with
VIEWPOINT: Race in Admissions after U.S. Supreme Court Decision
On June 29, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its long-awaited decision in Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. (SFFA) v. President and Fellows of Harvard College. The Court considered the admissions practices of Harvard College and University of North Carolina (UNC) and found that neither could withstand the “strict scrutiny” demanded for race-based admissions decisions.
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