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30
Oct
The Government decided today to upgrade the Swedish presence in New York by opening a salaried Consulate General. The Consulate General will open in December and replace the honorary consulate currently there.
The focus of the Consulate General in New York will be to promote the image of the innovative, creative and competitive Sweden of today. Trade and investment promotion at the Consulate General is expected to largely focus on conveying knowledge and offering a network and platform for promotion...
30
Oct
The International Property Tax Institute offers a quick look around the world to see what is happening in respect of property tax in various countries. Here is an extract from IPTI's president, Paul Sanderson:
"Time now for my usual quick look around the world to see what is happening in respect of property tax in various countries.
As I am currently in Ireland, perhaps that is a good place to start. The Irish government is to freeze the amount homeowners...
30
Oct
IIE is currently accepting article submissions for the Spring 2016 issue of IIENetworker magazine on "Faculty-Driven Internationalization."
The purpose of this issue of IIE’s biannual magazine is to examine innovative ways faculty can drive internationalization efforts on campus, including leading short-term student international experiences; initiating international research collaborations and publications; creating internationally-focused curricula; participating in programs abroad such as faculty exchanges, training programs, etc.; employing new technology (virtual, social media); and incorporating their own international experiences into their teaching.
This issue...
29
Oct
GRANITO continues to provide the insurance industry with core compliance services.
GRANITO’s compliance programs are offered as a model of best practices and include a detailed risk assessment and analysis of sales practices, compensation and marketing programs at the retail level.
Post risk assessment detailed but practical and non-theoretical compliance procedures are structured to better ensure consistency with not only existing but proposed rule and regulation changes in connection with the sale of Annuities by either securities and/or insurance only licensed...
28
Oct
On October 28, 2015, the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) published revised proposed regulations modifying its draft regulations (which were initially published on May 27, 2015) governing permissible methods of wage payment, including the use of payroll debit cards (also referred to as paycards).
While the focus of the revised proposed regulations is on an employer’s use of payroll debit cards, they also codify guidance provided by the NYSDOL in the agency’s opinion letter pertaining to paychecks. The revised proposed...
28
Oct
The Institute of International Education, on behalf of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs’ EducationUSA Advising Network, invites accredited U.S. post-secondary educational institutions (non-profit and for-profit), U.S. higher education associations, university systems, consortia, and qualified entities that meet provisions in IRS section 26 USC 501(c)(3) to submit proposals to be a Partner Organization for the third round of EducationUSA Leadership Institutes.
Partner Organizations will develop and manage one of three EducationUSA Leadership Institutes for...
27
Oct
As we previously reported in July and June, New York City recently passed the Fair Chance Act (FCA), which becomes effective onTuesday, October 27, 2015, and is applicable to criminal background checks.
Among other requirements, the FCA prohibits employers from inquiring about or making statements concerning criminal history, prior to a conditional offer of employment, including the following:
asking an applicant* questions about his or her criminal record;
searching public records on an applicant’s* criminal record;
having an applicant* complete background check disclosure and authorization forms;...
27
Oct
Social media is omnipresent in today’s society. Everywhere you look, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and many other services offer the ability to share photos, links, videos, tweets, and posts. The proliferation and growth of these communication mediums have allowed everyone, from individuals to multinational companies, to use them as a way to spread their message.
Of particular interest in the business world is how to use these social media tools to gain market share and to attract and engage consumers....
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