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Ohio’s Minimum Wage Goes Up in 2027: 3 Questions to Answer Before January 1
Starting next year, Ohio employers will have to pay a new minimum wage of $11.40 an hour, and $5.70 for tip-earning workers. The 3.5% increase set for January 1, 2027 is based on the Consumer Price Index for urban wage earners and clerical workers. However, keep in mind that the state rate applies only to employers with annual gross receipts of more than $420,000 (up from $405,000 in 2026). Are you prepared for the increase next year? Here are three questions to answer now. 1.
Mouser Electronics Named Bourns e-Commerce Distributor of the Year for Outstanding Digital Performance Original
Mouser Electronics Named Bourns e-Commerce Distributor of the Year for Outstanding Digital Performance DALLAS & FORT WORTH, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mouser Electronics, Inc., the authorized global distributor with the newest electronic components and industrial automation products, proudly announces that it has been named the e-Commerce Distributor of the Year by Bourns, a leading manufacturer and supplier of electronic components.
Threshold Tips for Surviving a Federal OSHA Inspection
By: Travis Vance and Kevin Hess, Contributors With maximum limits for OSHA penalties increasing every year—currently over $16,000 for serious/other than serious citations and more than $160,000 for repeat and willful—employers must be trained on their rights in the event federal OSHA[1] arrives at their facility.
Is My Employee’s French Lavender Pumpkin Cinnamon Swirl Air Freshener a Workplace Safety Violation? 5 Steps to Avoid a Fragrance Fiasco | JD Supra
Those in your workplace who use air fresheners are likely confident they are doing everyone a favor – but could an office air freshener actually lead to an OSHA citation against your organization? Read on to find the surprising reason why that fresh floral scent might actually lead to legal problems, and five steps you can take to minimize the chances of a pungent problem at the office. Scents and Sensibility: How Can OSHA Get Involved?
EXPERT INSIGHTS-IS MY EMPLOYEE'S FRENCH LAVENDER PUMPKIN CINNAMON SWIRL AIR FRESHENER A WORKPLACE SAFETY VIOLATION? 5 STEPS TO AVOID A FRAGRANCE FIASCO | Secondary Sources | National | Westlaw Today
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Workers' Compensation: California | Risk Management - Health, Safety, Security | Employment Law Guide | Tools | XpertHR.com
Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section. Author: Kevin Hess, Fisher Phillips Summary All California employers are required to post a specific notice in the workplace pertaining to workers' compensation rights and responsibilities. See Notice Requirements. All employers with one or more employees must provide for the availability of workers' compensation benefits to their employees. See Covered Employers.
Workers' Compensation: Oregon | Risk Management - Health, Safety, Security | Employment Law Guide | Tools | XpertHR.com
Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section. Author: Kevin Hess, Fisher Phillips Summary All Oregon employers that are required to provide workers' compensation coverage must also post a specific notice in the workplace. See Notice Requirements. Almost all employers must have workers' compensation insurance or be self-insured, with limited exceptions. See Covered Employers.
Case Report: Lipoma Arborescens of the Knee
Laboratory testing demonstrated positive anti-nuclear antibody with a titer of 1:160 and normal complement levels. A glomerular basement membrane test was negative, as were tests for rheumatoid factor (RF) and anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody. The erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) was elevated to 74 mm/hr (reference range [RR]: 0–22 mm/hr for men), and the C-reactive protein was elevated to 40.1 mg/L (RR: <5–10 mg/L).
Lakers Golfers Compete at Drummond Island
By ohtadmin | on May 18, 2019 By Kevin R. Hess The Mackinac Island golf teams competed in a seven-team meet at Drummond Island Monday, May 13. It was the first meet with decent weather for the golfers. The Lakers girls placed second, behind Cedarville. They tallied a team score of 289, the aggregate of its four lowest golfers. Cedarville won the meet with a score of 264. The Lakers finished […] Sorry! This content is only available to online subscribers. Please login below or Subscribe today!
Santa Barbara County Search & Rescue Celebrating 60th Anniversary
Santa Barbara County Search & Rescue (SBCSAR) will hold its 60th Anniversary open house, noon-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, at the Santa Barbara Search & Rescue Station, 66 S. San Antonio Road. The event will mark Santa Barbara County Search & Rescue's six decades of providing professional, all-volunteer rescue services to the county and beyond, under the direction of the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office.
Top OSHA Issues For Health Care Employers During COVID-19
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St. Ignace, Engadine Athletes Named to BCAM Academic All-state Team
By ops@our-hometown.com | on May 19, 2020 By Kevin R. Hess The Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan (BCAM) named four area girls basketball players to its academic all-state team following the 2019-2020 season. St. Ignace senior Tessa Shepard, j... You must be an online subscriber to view this story. If you are able to login but not view the story, your subscription has most likely expired and you should renew.
U.P. All-star Football Game Is Postponed Until August
By ops@our-hometown.com | on May 19, 2020 By Kevin R. Hess The Upper Peninsula All-Star Football game has been postponed until the end of July, beginning Monday, July 27, and culminating with the game Saturday, August 1, at the Superior Dome at Northern Mich... You must be an online subscriber to view this story. If you are able to login but not view the story, your subscription has most likely expired and you should renew.
St. Ignace, Rudyard Wrestlers Are Named to All Straits Area Conference Teams
By ops@our-hometown.com | on May 05, 2020 By Kevin R. Hess Rudyard wrestlers (from left) Marlon Staten, Austin Davis, Bradley Hall, and Deven Ellison were each named to the All-SAC First Team. Hall was the SAC lower weights Wrestler of the Year. (Photograph p... You must be an online subscriber to view this story. If you are able to login but not view the story, your subscription has most likely expired and you should renew.
Greenhouses, Landscaping Businesses Given Green Light To Reopen, With Guidelines
By ops@our-hometown.com | on May 05, 2020 By Kevin R. Hess Green Thumb Lawn and Garden Center is open for business following Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s latest executive order allowing greenhouses, nurseries, and landscaping businesses to open, while complyin... You must be an online subscriber to view this story. If you are able to login but not view the story, your subscription has most likely expired and you should renew.
Lakers Boys Finish Roller Coaster Season With Loss at Districts
By annette | on April 09, 2020 By Kevin R. Hess The Mackinac Island boys came into the 2019-2020 season with a lot of optimism, but an early shift in the roster forced the team to readjust. Four players chose to step down due to scheduling conflicts. Losing that many players at once is tough for any team, but especially one that lacks depth and experience, like the Lakers. Overall, the […] Sorry! This content is only available to online subscribers. Please login below or Subscribe today!
State Cancels Spring Sports
By annette | on April 09, 2020 By Kevin R. Hess The Michigan High School Athletic Association held out as long as it could, but was eventually forced to cancel its previously suspended winter tournaments, and the entirety of the spring sports season. The decision was made Friday, April 3, in compliance with the “state of disaster” directive by Governor Gretchen Whitmer Thursday, April 2. The directive closed school buildings for […] Sorry! This content is only available to online subscribers.
Lakers Volleyball Squad Gaining Confidence, Showing Improvement
By annette | on October 03, 2019 By Kevin R. Hess The Mackinac Island Lakers volleyball team had a busy September, playing 14 matches in 28 days. The Lakers finished the month with a winning record, 8- 6, and is 7-4 in Northern Lights League play. The season started strong with a win over Maplewood Baptist in the opener for both teams. Mackinac Island won three of four sets to defeat […] Sorry! This content is only available to online subscribers. Please login below or Subscribe today!
Lakers Boys Fall in Tourney
By annette | on December 12, 2019 By Kevin R. Hess The Mackinac Island Lakers boys lost all three games they played as part of the Great Lakes Island Tournament Friday, December 6, and Saturday, December 7, on Mackinac Island, but the Lakers showed great improvement in each game. Mackinac Island lost its opener to Beaver Island Friday, and lost games to Washington Island and Put-in- Bay Saturday. The Lakers lost […] Sorry! This content is only available to online subscribers.
How Ohio Employers Can Address Medical Marijuana Laws
Law360 (September 30, 2019, 3:37 PM EDT) -- Nearly three years since the passing of H.B. 523, which legalized the sale of medicinal cannabis in Ohio, the state’s first dispensaries have now opened. Ohio’s plan allows for 56 dispensaries to operate across the state. Twenty-six are open for business so far. Although it has been a slow process, Ohioans now have legal access to marijuana, and more will have access as the remaining dispensaries open their doors.
Four Laker Students Named to All NLC First and Second Teams
By ohtadmin | on May 11, 2019 By Kevin R. Hess Coaches of the Northern Lights Conference named Mackinac Island sophomore Ella Cowell to its All-NLC First Team for girls basketball, which was released Tuesday, April 16. Cowell was the only underclassman named to the First Team. She received 44 points and was the third highest vote getter, behind seniors Ellie Bell (67) and Liberty Baily (52) of Maplewood Baptist Academy. […] Sorry! This content is only available to online subscribers.
Gabriel Kromer Returns To Coach Mackinac Island Lakers Track Athletes
By ohtadmin | on May 11, 2019 By Kevin R. Hess Gabriel Kromer, 2018 graduate of Mackinac Island Public School, has taken over the reigns of the Lakers track team. Kromer was a successful runner for Mackinac Island in both cross country and track and field. He leads a team of five athletes, two boys and three girls. Competing for the boys is senior Gabriel Hepker and Derby Kromer. The girls […] Sorry! This content is only available to online subscribers. Please login below or Subscribe today!
Coming Soon: Florida Hops For Home Brewing — Interview w/ Richard Smith at Florida Hops
Like hops? Yeah we knew that, but do you know hops are being grown in Florida and will soon be available for purchase to be used in your home brew?? Yeah, we see you smiling.
Enerplus Has Turned Completely Around
Enough has already been written about the oil industry's harrowing last few years, which saw the demise of a number of over-leveraged wildcatters who had banked for far too long on far too high oil prices to service debt. But one story that did not get written was that of the demise of the once-overleveraged Enerplus (NYSE:ERF), a Canadian-based oil producer that until recently teetered on the brink of financial collapse.
40 Oil And Gas Companies And Their 2017 Capital Expenditures
OPEC's Nov. 30 decision to finally cut oil production in the aftermath of a bloody two-year price war should not be heralded as a return to the black gold rush that was a calling card of the Bush era. Although American and Canadian drillers proved more resilient than the Saudi-led coalition had hoped, once-bitten producers are remaining circumspect about their capital investments in the coming year.
Trump Vs. GrubHub, And The Boycotts That Matter
A company's primary decision maker, above all, must make good decisions. It's a truism, but one that bears repeating in a turbulent month following a heated and vicious presidential election. Tempers flared high during the surreal campaign, where the most sordid political dramas played out not on prime time television but in the real world. Donald Trump's dramatic victory stoked waves of panic and worse, as Hitlerlian hyperbole mounted on cable news networks and in pop culture.
WWE's Tiered Pricing Strategy Must Offer These Two Things
For an industry so dependent upon speculation and intrigue, the October 8 news that the WWE (NYSE: WWE) was investigating a tiered pricing strategy for WWE Network access involved considerably less guesswork for fans than usual.
East West Petroleum Is At An Incredible Discount Right Now
If it were only so easy as "buy low, sell high." We'd all be millionaires. However, opportunities do arise from time to time, particularly among smaller issues that suffer from a lack of exposure and investor confidence. Warren Buffett's empire was built early on from his willingness to research and identify areas of opportunity where share prices did not accurately reflect underlying asset value.
Take-Two Interactive's Upcoming Blockbuster Is Riding Into Town
Take-Two Interactive's (NYSE:TTWO) reputation for being a one-hit wonder - garnered from the blockbuster success of one of the biggest video game franchises of all time in Grand Theft Auto - is somewhat undeserved at this point. The success of the Grand Theft Auto franchise was singular to the company's turn of fortunes over the last decade, of course.
Zargon Oil & Gas: Underrated, Underappreciated And Heavily Undervalued
(Editor’s note: There is much greater volume on the TSE under the ticker ZAR). The recent departure of Chief Financial Officer Jeffrey Post from Zargon Oil & Gas (OTCPK:ZARFF) weighed on the thinly-traded issue's price to some extent following the announcement, sending the issue's price down perhaps 5 percent on slightly higher-than-average trading volume.
Is Lonestar Resources Still Hilariously Undervalued?
My 2014 article, Lonestar Resources Is Hilariously Undervalued Right Now, proved to be rather optimistic in terms of projecting what would turn out to be oil's turbulent future.
Zargon Oil And Gas Is Now Deeply Undervalued, Here's Why
(Editor’s note: There is much greater volume on the TSE under the ticker ZAR). The recent 40% jump in Zargon Oil and Gas Ltd.'s (OTCPK: OTCPK:ZARFF) stock price came as little relief to buy-and-hold investors who had entered well before the oil crash. Zargon's current C$.60/share valuation, up from an all-time low of C$.35, did little to assuage the pain of a tumble from north of C$8. Of course, buyers near the bottom were certainly pleased.
Take-Two Vs. Activision Blizzard: How Did Overwatch Beat Battleborn?
In an uncertain market, investors long for stability. And amid the smoke and mirrors of a hypercompetitive video game market, players look for a guaranteed good time. Like most video game publishers, both Take-Two Interactive (NYSE: TTWO) and Activision Blizzard (NYSE: ATVI) rely heavily on franchise properties to drive sales. Both companies' release schedules are dominated by sequels, expansion packs, and re-releases and bundles of older games.
Hastert Sentencing Memorandum
Defendant John Dennis Hastert withdrew $1.7 million in cash in four and a half years. A large portion, $952,000, was in mostly $9,000 increments withdrawn on defendant pled guilty to a structuring violation related to these cash withdrawals. Defendant acknowledged in his plea agreement that he “told agents that he was keeping the cash he had been withdrawing in a safe place.
Why Take-Two Was Undervalued (And Probably Still Is)
"Any customer can have a car painted any colour that he wants so long as it is black." - Henry Ford Sometimes a heavily focused approach in a company's product line can be a net positive. By way of example, the well-loved In-N-Out Burger chain in the American southwest boasts only a few offerings on its normal menu (never mind the not-very-secret 'secret menu').
Zargon Energy - The Sky Is Falling, Said Chicken Little
The old story of Chicken Little goes something like this - a dozing Chicken Little is struck on the head by a falling acorn, and rather than investigate what hit him, he looks up into the sky and determines that the entire sky must be coming down around him. Similarly, in a move that should have surprised no one, and apparently did, Zargon Energy's (OTCPK:ZARFF) recent operational update sent its share price crashing through the floor.
Sequels Steal The Show (Again) At E3
"A billion here, a billion there, pretty soon, you're talking real money." - misattributed to Everett Dirksen Top-flight video games such as Take-Two's (NYSE: TTWO) Grand Theft Auto series routinely crush even blockbuster movie hauls, raking in over $2 billion in gross revenue on over fifty million copies sold, and features a thriving online community in the online portion of the game.
Why Are Some DJ Basin Drillers Increasing Capex Now?
"I think the cost of energy will come down when we make this transition to renewable energy." - Al Gore Hot on the heels of recent catastrophic lows in commodity pricing, many energy companies elected to announce significant cuts in their capital expenditure programs, as I highlighted in my popular January article 50 Oil And Gas Companies And Their 2015 Capital Expenditures and its follow-up 50 More Oil And Gas Companies And Their 2015 Capital Expenditures.
Bill Barrett Corporation's Deep Value And Acquisition Potential
We drilled our first well in '84, but then oil cratered in '86. During those blood baths, you certainly have an advantage to make mergers and acquisitions. - Bill Barrett, March 2015 By now the carnage in the energy sector has been well documented. Little more needs to be said about the folly of highly leveraged companies who borrowed heavily to pay premium valuations on properties. We all got a shock when oil indeed began to crash last year.
Lonestar Resources - Buying The Fire Sale
What a difference two years makes in the energy industry. Two years ago, riding the waves of extremely high oil prices, Lonestar (OTCPK: OTCQX:OTCQX:LNREF) laid claim to their Eagle Ford shale properties, which consisted of 5Mbboe at 86% liquids under 1,107 net acres for the premium valuation of $58.4 million. The acquisition's PV-10 valuation of $106.9 million justified the transaction at the time, and Lonestar happily loaded up on debt to fund the transaction.
Berkshire Hathaway's Price To Book Value Is Increasing, Time To Sell?
During the near extinction level event that was the 2009 financial crisis and the subsequent lengthy and slow recovery, cash-rich investors were presented with a fairly unique opportunity regarding a number of distressed issues, many facing an uncertain future. And while many companies indeed weathered the storm admirably, investors at the time had to assume an unusually high risk profile given the dreadful economic situation at the time.
Take Two's Evolve: Scathing Reviews And Sub-Par Sales
The best of us must sometimes eat our words. - J.K. Rowling It's comforting to know that anyone can be wrong at any time. But the disconnect between critics and gamers revealed itself when Take-Two Entertainment's (NYSE: TTWO) heavily hyped title 'Evolve' stumbled out of the gate, registering poor sales and rapidly decaying rates of online play.
Synergy Resources' Valuation Is Still Too High
Investors in the oil and gas markets have been relieved of late to see energy prices recovering by no small amount in the early part of the year. Although the worst of the damage is yet to be undone, that WTI has momentarily topped $60/bbl gives hope that the fears of a rash of bankruptcies and asset fire sales from distressed producers may have been slightly overwrought.
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