Accounting June 28, 2025
Nominations Open for 2025 Innovation Awards
The Innovation Awards highlight technologies that are shaping the profession and small businesses through increased collaboration and productivity.
June 12, 2013
Nevada Gov. approves $19 billion two-year budget
Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval has approved bills to spend $19 billion in the next two years to run state government, conduct an audit on the cost of the death penalty and restore pay to state workers.
June 12, 2013
State agency promised to create more jobs with increased funds, boosted cash reserves instead
South Carolina's Department of Probation, Pardon and Parole Services told lawmakers it would spend $3.8 million to hire 47 new agents, but instead used the money to boost the agency's cash reserves, according to a new report from the Legislative Audit Council.
June 12, 2013
Online payroll system adds contractor management features
New functionality enables modern payroll for the entire workforce - employees and contractors
June 12, 2013
Jobs: In May, 1,700 Illinois workers given notice of possible layoff
More than 1,700 Illinois workers received notice in May that they could be laid off in the coming weeks, according to filings with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.
June 12, 2013
U.S. House and Senate stop latest round of military base closures
A Senate panel on Tuesday approved legislation rejecting the Defense Department's request to close installations and facilities in the United States that are no longer needed as the military branches cut the number of troops in uniform.
June 12, 2013
Survey: Employees paying more in health care costs
"Companies continue to look for ways to do this by adding and increasing plan deductibles, passing on more of the premium cost to employees and their families, tightening eligibility provisions, and greater emphasis on health and wellness," he said.
June 11, 2013
Pennsylvania unions not following political contribution rules
Despite a contract requiring unions representing Pennsylvania state workers to reimburse the state for deducting voluntary contributions to political action committees, no such payments have been made, according to a sworn affidavit obtained by the Tribune-Review.
June 11, 2013
U.S. sees job growth, but market still tough for young professionals
What stood out in the May report was the job market's continued sluggishness for young adults in the 20-24 age group. Their unemployment rate rose slightly to 13.2 percent from 13.1 percent and remained considerably higher than the national average.
June 10, 2013
Wineries facing labor shortage in California, could affect harvest and wine prices
Grape growers and farmers throughout California are facing a range of challenges finding and holding on to laborers as they head into harvest.
June 10, 2013
Small nonprofits getting cut in healthcare tax credit
Due to the federal budget impasse, certain small non-profits nationwide will see an 8.7 percent cut in a federal tax credit they have received since 2010 for providing health care insurance for their employees.
June 10, 2013
Mortgage industry seeing highest job growth in 5 years
Mortgage employers expanded their monthly payrolls, making a significant gain over the past year. The last time mortgage staffing was this strong was during the George W. Bush administration.
June 10, 2013
Report: Low wages put many WalMart workers on assistance
WalMart Stores Inc. wages are so low they force many of its employees onto the public doles, creating a drag on taxpayers and the economy, according to a new report from the staff of congressional Democrats.