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Wage Law Prevention Act of 2011
In January a new law went into affect that requires employers to provide a notice to all employees at the time of hire that contains the following specific information:
- Rate of pay and whether it is paid by hour, shift, day, week, salary, piece, commission, etc. including any rates for overtime as applicable;
- Allowances, regular payday designated by the employer as required by law;
- The name of the employer, including any "doing business as" names ;
- The telephone number of the employer;
- The name, address and telephone number of the employer's workers' compensation insurance carrier.
It also requires that the employer notify the employee in writing of any changes to the information set forth in the Notice to Employee within seven calendar days after the time of changes.
Click here for a list of frequently asked questions about the new law.
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 Free Cyber Security ToolThe U.S. government is making it easier for small businesses to beef up defenses against cyber criminals through a free, online tool, the Small Biz Cyber Planner will allow business owners to create customized cybersecurity plans by answering basic questions about their company and its online presence.
"Forty percent of all targeted attacks today are directed at companies with less than 500 employees," said Cheri McGuire, vice president of global government affairs and cybersecurity policy at Symantec Corp.
The average annual cost of cyber attacks last year was $188,242 for small and medium-sized businesses, with down-time costing some small firms $12,500 a day.
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Special Benefits from Hertz
As a Farmers customer, you receive special replacement rates and the following Hertz benefits:
- 100% rental availability
 - 48-hour theft waiver
- No youthful driver fees (18-20 year old) Must provide full transferable automobile insurance coverage.
- No drop off charge on one-way rentals
- No Loss of Use or Admin fees
- Primary liability protection for policy holders (age 21 and above)
- Flexible deposit requirements
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