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Ask Rusty: How will my SS WEP Reduction be Calculated?
Dear Rusty: I don’t understand exactly how the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) works for my situation. I turned age 62 in 2017 and am currently
VIEWPOINT: Implications of the proposed American Privacy Rights Act
On April 7, 2024, Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Senator Maria Cantwell introduced the American Privacy Rights Act (APRA) setting forth national data-privacy rights and
VIEWPOINT: OSHA Issues Final Rule on HazCom Standard
On May 20, 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) announced a final rule updating the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS). The amended rule (29
VIEWPOINT: How to Navigate Recruitment & Retention Challenges
As the competitive job market proves its staying power, many industries continue to suffer from labor shortages and retention challenges. With more opportunities than ever
VIEWPOINT: Broome County’s Building Boom
In 2024, Broome County is building more than it has in a generation with more than $500 million in construction projects. Take a look across
Ask Rusty: How Do I Maximize My Social Security Benefit?
Dear Rusty: I want to apply for Social Security, but I want to make sure I get all the benefits I have earned. I am
VIEWPOINT: EEOC Publishes New Guidance on Workplace Harassment
It’s the first time in nearly 25 years On April 29, 2024, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published “Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the
VIEWPOINT: USDOL Announces Final Rule to Boost Salary Level to Qualify for White-Collar Exemptions
On April 23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) announced its final rule to increase the minimum weekly salary to qualify for the Fair
VIEWPOINT: Technology syncs preconstruction to enhance collaboration
A thorough preconstruction phase has always been crucial for delivering an efficient, successful project. Now, however, firms are under pressure to complete that phase quickly
Ask Rusty: Older Husband and Working Wife Seek Guidance
Dear Rusty: I am 74 years old, retired and receiving Social Security (SS). My wife will be 65 in January 2025. Our hope was to
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