Everything Small Businesses Need to Know About New Pay Transparency Laws
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Everything Small Businesses Need to Know About New Pay Transparency Laws
Everything Small Businesses , Need to Know About New , Pay Transparency Laws.
'The Independent' reports that eight states in
America have instituted pay transparency laws,
and several others are considering similar legislation.
While these laws mainly take aim
at large corporations, here are some
things small businesses should know.
1.
Which businesses must comply, While it varies between states and localities,
states that must comply with the new
laws must have a certain number of employees.
In Washington state, any business with
over 15 employees must disclose information
regarding pay in all job postings.
.
In New York, the magic number
is four or more employees.
2.
What are the penalties?, Currently, monetary penalties are
assessed per violation and can range
from hundreds to thousands of dollars.
3.
How to comply with the new laws, 'The Independent' reports that companies are required to
post a "good faith" salary range for the role in the job posting.
According to Marina Vitek, a mentor at SCORE, for companies
that don't post job openings, the obligation to provide pay
information is upon request by a candidate or employee.
'The Independent' points out that taking inventory of internal
pay structures is crucial before posting pay information
to avoid potential conflict with current employees.
'The Independent' points out that taking inventory of internal
pay structures is crucial before posting pay information
to avoid potential conflict with current employees.
Jim Emanuel, a human resources knowledge adviser at the
Society for Human Resource Management, recommends
keeping up-to-date information to reference prior to hiring.
Upcoming , Lyrid Meteor Shower , May Be Hard to See.
'The Independent' reports that skywatchers
looking to catch the Lyrid meteor shower
may be foiled by the moon. .
This year's peak activity occurs
on April 21 and 22, with up to
20 meteors expected per hour. .
Potential viewing should
last through April 29. .
However, the American Meteor Society
warns that strong moonlight
may interfere with viewing. .
Every year, multiple meteor showers
occur and don't require special
equipment to see them. .
For the most part, meteor showers originate
from debris left behind by comets, like the Lyrids,
which come from the comet Thatcher. .
As these space rocks enter the Earth's atmosphere,
air resistance makes them extremely hot,
which causes the air around them to glow.
This glow leaves a fiery trail behind
the meteor, which can be observed
from the ground as a "shooting star.".
Look to the northeast and just
keep staring at the same spot
in the sky. It's always impressive
when you see these things, Don Pollacco, University of Warwick
astronomer, via 'The Independent'.
The Lyrids are best viewed from the Northern Hemisphere,
while the upcoming Eta Aquarids meteor shower
can best be seen from the Southern Hemisphere.
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Microsoft Makes $1.5 Billion , Investment in Leading , UAE Technology Firm.
Microsoft Makes $1.5 Billion , Investment in Leading , UAE Technology Firm.
'The Independent' reports that Microsoft has announced
a $1.5 billion investment in a leading United Arab
Emirates-based artificial intelligence firm. .
'The Independent' reports that Microsoft has announced
a $1.5 billion investment in a leading United Arab
Emirates-based artificial intelligence firm. .
The deal, overseen by the UAE's powerful national security
adviser, will see Microsoft president Brad Smith join
technology holding company G42's board of directors.
The deal, overseen by the UAE's powerful national security
adviser, will see Microsoft president Brad Smith join
technology holding company G42's board of directors.
The UAE's national security adviser,
Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, is the
current chairman of G42's board of directors. .
In a statement released on April 16, Microsoft
said the deal “was developed in close consultation
with both the UAE and U.S. governments.”.
In a statement released on April 16, Microsoft
said the deal “was developed in close consultation
with both the UAE and U.S. governments.”.
G42, which runs data centers in the Middle East
and elsewhere, has built the world's leading
Arabic-language AI model, Jais. .
According to Microsoft, G42 will move its
AI applications and services over to the U.S.
tech giant's cloud computing platform. .
According to Microsoft, G42 will move its
AI applications and services over to the U.S.
tech giant's cloud computing platform. .
The deal will also look to bring digital infrastructure
to regions that G42 has already established
a presence, including the Middle East and Africa.
'The Independent' reports that G42 previously cut ties with
Chinese hardware suppliers to limit U.S. concerns that
the company was closely tied to the Chinese government.
'The Independent' reports that G42 previously cut ties with
Chinese hardware suppliers to limit U.S. concerns that
the company was closely tied to the Chinese government.
Prior to Microsoft's investment, the company
reportedly faced allegations of spying for its
connection to a mobile phone app identified as spyware.
The tech company also faced accusations
that it gathered genetic material from
U.S. users for the Chinese government. .
The tech company also faced accusations
that it gathered genetic material from
U.S. users for the Chinese government.
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EPA Takes Aim at, US Chemical Emissions, That Are Likely Carcinogens.
'The Independent' reports that over 200 chemical
plants in the United States will be required
to reduce toxic emissions under a new rule. .
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
released the new rule regarding toxic
emissions likely to cause cancer on April 9.
The rule is meant to deliver critical health protections
for communities faced with industrial pollution from
dangerous chemicals, such as chloroprene and ethyl oxide.
The rule will significantly reduce
emissions from the Denka Performance
Elastomer facility in LaPlace, Louisiana.
The facility is the largest producer of
chloroprene emissions in the U.S., according
to EPA Administrator Michael Regan.
Every community in this country
deserves to breathe clean air.
That’s why I took the Journey
to Justice tour to communities
like St. John the Baptist Parish,
where residents have borne
the brunt of toxic air for far too long, Michael Regan, EPA Administrator, via 'The Independent'.
We promised to listen to folks that
are suffering from pollution and act
to protect them. Today we deliver
on that promise with strong final
standards to slash pollution,
reduce cancer risk and ensure
cleaner air for nearby communities, Michael Regan, EPA Administrator, via 'The Independent'.
According to officials, the changes
are meant to reduce ethylene oxide and
chloroprene emissions in the U.S. by nearly 80%.
'The Independent' reports that the rule updates
several regulations on chemical plant emissions
that have not been altered in nearly 20 years.
The EPA said that the new rule will reduce a total of over
6,200 tons of toxic air pollutants annually in an effort
to address health risks in neighboring communities
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Scientists Capture , Radio Signals , From Long-Dormant Star.
'The Independent' reports that scientists have
been puzzled after receiving unprecedented
radio signals from a previously dormant star.
The star, named XTE J1810-197, is a magnetar. .
Magnetars are a type of neutron star and are
the most powerful magnets in the universe.
XTE J1810-197 is the nearest known magnetar
to Earth, about 8,000 light years away.
Now, scientists have received radio
pulses from the dormant star that
do not fit previous expectations.
Unlike the radio signals we’ve
seen from other magnetars,
this one is emitting enormous
amounts of rapidly changing
circular polarisation. We had never
seen anything like this before, Marcus Lower, Postdoctoral fellow
at Australia’s national science agency,
CSIRO, via 'The Independent'.
Scientists discovered that the new pulses are emitting
a type of spiraling light that is different from the
polarized light emitted by most other magnetars.
In 2003, XTE J1810-197 became
the first known magnetar to
produce a radio signal.
After being discovered, the magnetar
then went silent for over a decade. .
The team that discovered it said that
the findings could change our
understanding of intense magnetic fields.
The signals emitted from
this magnetar imply that
interactions at the surface
of the star are more complex than
previous theoretical explanations, Manisha Caleb, University of Sydney,
a co-author on the study, via 'The Independent'.
The team's findings were published
in the journal 'Nature Astronomy.'
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5 Tips , For Making Healthy and Delicious , Pasta Dishes.
'The Independent' recently offered readers
some simple suggestions for making
a delicious pasta dish better for your health. .
'The Independent' recently offered readers
some simple suggestions for making
a delicious pasta dish better for your health. .
Here are 5 things they recommend: .
1. Don't Forget the Veggies, Lightly sauté or steam some vegetables that are
high in nutrients, including potassium and vitamin A. .
'The Independent' recommends trying:, spinach, onions, peppers, eggplant or squash. .
2. Throw In Some Protein, While chicken is high in protein, and delicious
with pasta, alternatives like walnuts, tofu
and beans are all high-protein alternatives. .
According to 'Eating Well,' just adding
walnuts to a pesto sauce can easily
add five grams of protein to your meal. .
3. Try Whole Grain Pasta, Whole grains are good for supporting
a healthy heart and, when covered in sauce
and cheese, its hard to tell the difference. .
3. Try Whole Grain Pasta, Whole grains are good for supporting
a healthy heart and, when covered in sauce
and cheese, its hard to tell the difference. .
4. Use Fresh Herbs, Whether its parsley, rosemary or thyme,
fresh herbs not only add a lot of flavor, they
also can add a lot of minerals to your pasta dishes. .
5. Nothing Beats Homemade Sauce, 'The Independent' points out that making your own sauce is much simpler than many people may think. .
A delicious, and healthy, sauce can be
whipped together in just a few minutes. .
Using fresh tomatoes, garlic and herbs can
also give your pasta dish a boost of Vitamin K.
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