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  Legislature Approves Budget that
Cuts Spending, Increases Taxes
  The Legislature on June 25 approved an austerity budget that cuts spending by $4 billion but also continues a 4 percent surcharge on corporate tax rates and raises taxes on incomes above $400,000. The budget won approval six days before the constitutional deadline. Governor Corzine is expected to sign the measure quickly. Read more
  Daily News Stories Important to Your Business
 

News for July 2:
Daily Video News from NJB Magazine

Utility bills rising to help support energy efficiency
467K jobs cut in June; jobless rate at 9.5 percent

  NJBIA Members Can Travel to China for Less
  Continental Airlines and Hyatt Hotels are offering NJBIA members the opportunity to visit Shanghai, China for an incredibly low price. Learn more
  Compare Federal Health Reform Plans
  The Kaiser Family Foundation has a side-by-side comparison tool on its new health reform gateway page to which allows comparisons of nine major Congressional health reform proposals. There are also briefs explaining key health reform concepts such as health insurance exchanges and pay-or-play requirements.
  Corzine, Christie Put Business Concerns First
  Governor Jon Corzine said his policies have positioned NJ to emerge from the global recession stronger than other states, while challenger Chris Christie pledged to rein in taxes and reduce the regulatory burden on businesses at the ELC Dinner June 16. Read more
  NJ Unemployment Rate Climbs to 8.8%
  NJ's unemployment rate surged to 8.8 percent in May, the highest level since August 1992, but private-sector job losses decelerated to their slowest pace in eight months, according to the NJ Department of Labor's monthly employment report. More
  Save on Your Credit Card Processing Costs
  Now as a special benefit to members, you can lower your company's credit-card processing costs through NJBIA's relationship with Cornerstone Association Merchant Services.
  How to Get Gov't Contracts & Stimulus Funding
  At this seminar, find out how to access government contracts, projects and funds, July 7 at the Forsgate Country Club in Monroe Township. Register online now.
  Tell Congress to Oppose Forced Unionizations
  Congress is reviewing legislation that would allow your workplace to be unionized simply by having a majority of your employees sign cards saying they are interested in forming a union. As a business, you would have no chance to present your point of view to your employees. Contact your congressional representatives today and voice your opposition.
  Workforce Training for Your Employees
  Do your employees need basic-skills training in English as a second language, computers, mathematics or communications? You can have your employees trained, at no charge to your company, thanks to a $1.33 million training-grant program developed for NJBIA members.
  Get State Grants & Construction Contracts
Lower Your Shipping Costs and More!
  NJBIA has posted all of the best information and resources available to help your business lower its costs, find new business, boost revenues and stay out of legal trouble. Access NJBIA's Recession Survival Guide in our Business Resource Center.
  New Law Allows Licensed
Professionals to Oversee Cleanups
  Legislation creating a Licensed Site Professional (LSP) program to expedite cleanups at thousands of contaminated properties across the State was signed into law by Governor Jon Corzine on May 7.
  The Road to Economic Recovery
 

One statewide resource that can contribute to getting our economy back on track is our community colleges. Responding to Gov. Jon Corzine's call to make the economy "Priority number one, priority number two and priority number three,'' New Jersey's 19 community colleges have launched several programs for individuals who are out of work or unsure of their future employment status.

  How to Prepare for a Swine Flu Outbreak
  A global swine flu pandemic is in the making and has already resulted in at least one death in the US. Find out what you need to do as an employer to prepare for an outbreak in your workplace. More
  Law Would Favor NJ Products in Gov. Contracts
  Legislation that would provide a preference in State-funded government contracts for goods manufactured in NJ was released May 14 by the Senate Economic Growth Committee. Read more.
  NJM Auto Insurance Eligibility is a Great Benefit
For Your Employees, at No Extra Cost to You
  Because you're a member of NJBIA, your employees are entitled to a valuable benefit of your company's membership, eligiblity to apply for auto insurance coverage with New Jersey Manufacturers Insurance Company (NJM).
  Employer Poster Packet Available
 

A collection of all posters and information all NJ employers are required to post by the NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development, the NJ Office of the Attorney General, Division on Civil Rights and the US Department of Labor. Access employer poster packet.

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