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Median Income Slips in California
(SF Chronicle)

Budget Impasse Hits Home for Child Care Center
(SF Chronicle)

A Hidden Toll on Employment: Cut to Part Time
(NY Times)

Health Insurance Gains, Losses Even Out
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The Works: Issue 6, Sept. 2008

 
 

New Mandate Improves Access to Commuter Benefits
Mayor Newsom signed an ordinance in late August to require SF employers to provide at least one of three commuter benefit options to employees. Endorsed by SF Works and the Chamber, the ordinance takes effect in December for businesses with 20+ employees who work at least 10hrs/wk. more

Take Advantage of Extended Tax Credit Eligibility
Recent legislation makes it easier for businesses to qualify for the local Enterprise Zone Payroll Tax Credit. SF Works has a program to help your business access hiring tax credits. Contact Paige Buck at SF Works, at (415) 217-5182 or here. more

Washington Post Series on Working Poor
The 3-part series, entitled "Hardest Hit: Hurt and Hope Among Low-Wage Workers" explores how the economic downturn has affected the working poor, and highlights the optimism maintained in spite of economic insecurity. read

Address Employee Financial Challenges, Reduce Workplace Stress
The Society for Human Resource Management published a useful web article about how a proactive, preventive approach to support employee's economic well-being can help a company's bottom line. more

Upcoming Partner Programs
Women in Business Roundtable - Sept. 23, 5-7 pm more
How to Green Your Small Business - Sept. 25, 8:30-10:30 am more
3rd Annual Reentry Summit - Sept. 29, 8 am-4 pm more
Keiretsu Forum Intro to Angel Investing - Oct. 7, 6-8 pm more
Social Venture Network Fall Conference - Oct. 23-26 more
2008 Business After Hours Fall Expo - Nov. 3 5:30-8:30 pm more

 

 
   
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