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New York posts drop in initial unemployment claims
In New York state, 6,443 fewer people filed for first-time unemployment-insurance benefits in the week ending April 20 compared to the week before, according to
Businesses brace for health-care law’s effects, take action
SYRACUSE — The national health-care reform law, which was signed into law more than three years ago, finally becomes real for most people and businesses with this fall’s open-enrollment period for 2014 health-insurance coverage. That’s because the mandate that individuals buy health insurance, or pay a penalty, goes into effect Jan. 1, 2014. Also going
Maffei jobs plan focuses on investment, workforce development
SYRACUSE — U.S. Rep. Daniel Maffei (D–DeWitt) on April 15 announced what he called a “blueprint” for expanding the region’s middle class, growing its economy, and creating more jobs. Maffei, who represents the 24th Congressional District of New York, used the announcement to mark his first 100 days in office. The Democrat spoke at the
Nationwide Credit to add 300 jobs in Vestal
VESTAL — Nationwide Credit, Inc. (NCI), an Atlanta–based collection agency, today announced plans to add 300 customer-service jobs in Vestal.NCI, a subsidiary of Altisource Portfolio Solutions S.A. (NASDAQ: ASPS), already employs about 400 at its service center in Vestal.As part of Altisource’s customer-solutions group, NCI serves companies in the financial and energy sectors.NCI describes itself
Unemployment claims from NY mass layoffs increased last year
New York employers reported about 1,250 mass layoffs in 2012, resulting in more than 141,000 job cuts, as measured by new filings for unemployment- insurance
Maffei releases jobs plan to mark 100 days in office
SYRACUSE — U.S. Rep. Daniel Maffei (D–Syracuse) today announced what he called a “blueprint” for expanding the region’s middle class, growing its economy, and creating
“If you can’t convince them, confuse them.” — Harry S. Truman If you do not recognize the acronyms HIPAA and HITECH, you must read this column. Even if you do recognize them, but you provide any type of health or human service, I would strongly recommend that you read on. I met recently with
Mercer study focuses on benefits of worksite clinics
Worksite clinics have gained in popularity since the 2010 passage of the national health-care reform law, and companies say they are expanding or establishing clinics to improve employee productivity and control overall spending. That’s according to a new survey that Mercer released on March 12. The report is based on data from Mercer’s 2012 National
Companies seek advice at CNY Solutions Fair in Salina
SALINA — Representatives from area manufacturers and technology companies sought advice from experts assembled at the CNY Solutions Fair held today in Salina. The Empire
Cuomo: workers’ comp and unemployment-insurance changes will save companies $1.2 billion
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday outlined $1.2 billion in savings for New York companies following changes to workers’ compensation and unemployment insurance that are part
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