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Phillip M. Perry

Phillip M. Perry is a freelance writer based in New York.

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Is your company at risk?

Employee drug abuse can threaten your bottom line in many ways. Higher absenteeism. Lower productivity. Costly accidents that spark customer lawsuits. Employers are facing a greater risk than ever from a growing culture of impairment that shows no signs of tapering off any time soon. “We are seeing a real uptick in the number of […]

A helping hand(book)

How an employee handbook can make your life easier and improve productivity. What commonly neglected business tool can help your workplace run more smoothly, orient new employees quickly and reduce your risk of costly legal battles? If you guessed “the employee handbook,” you’re right. Too often given short shrift, this vital document can play a […]

Navigating regulations at the municipal level

Regulations at the municipal level can have a profound impact on your business. How to pull the strings your way. With the 2016 election quickly approaching, business owners everywhere are wondering who will win the presidential race and how the political makeup of Congress will change. And no wonder: The decisions of the voters will […]

Web Extra: Know the rules

In the August 2016 issue, the cover story focused on navigating regulations at the municipal level. In this web extra, Phillip Perry takes a closer look at the ethical boundaries that exist when dealing with politicians. Respect ethical boundaries when you deal with politicians. “You have to follow the rules regarding expenditures or gifts,” says […]

August 2013 Web Extra: Figuring the tax credit

Answer the following questions: Do you have 25 or fewer full-time employees? Are their average annual wages less than $50,000? And do you contribute more than 50 percent of your employee’s total premium costs? If your answers are “yeses,” you may well receive some assistance with your health insurance premiums under the federal Affordable Care […]

August 2013 Web Extra: Get some ACA help

Knowledge pays. That goes double for a vast piece of legislation such as the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Want to learn more? The Internet offers a number of useful sources. “It would be helpful for employers to go to healthcare.gov,” says Larry S. Boress, President and CEO of the Midwest Business Group on Health, a […]

‘Affordable’ care?

Will “Obamacare” batter or bolster your bottom line? The question is an important one, given the impact of health insurance costs on the earnings of small business owners. While calculating the precise effect of the complicated Affordable Care Act (ACA) is difficult, you have a good chance of turning it to your advantage if you […]

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