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Sep. 29
In this month’s jam packed issue: TEA talks Employee Ownership Month, the recent petition filed with the Department of Labor, and several events and updates for the Employee Ownership Foundation, including ESOPATHON! Also don’t miss the EOM poster contest winner, an AACE Awards update, and Edmunson Scholarship recipients.
Sep. 22
Washington, D.C. – The ESOP Association (TEA) today exercised its rights under the Administrative Procedure Act to petition the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to undertake a long-delayed rulemaking essential to the formation and ongoing operation of ESOPs. Since 1974, the Department of Labor has steadfastly refused to fulfill requirements of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) in violation of Congressional direction and stakeholders’ rights under the Administrative Procedure Act (APA).
Sep. 22
The ESOP Association (TEA), the national trade association representing companies with Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) and ESOP professionals, today exercised rights under the Administrative Procedure Act to petition the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to undertake a long-delayed rulemaking essential to the formation and ongoing operation of ESOPs.
Apr. 30
An Initial Look at President Biden’s Proposals
Wednesday, President Biden introduced the nation to his American Jobs Plan and Made in America Tax Plan -- plans that seek to alter the federal tax structure, boost America’s infrastructure, and address issues related to families. We have conducted an initial review of these proposals, specifically the tax changes, to consider their effects on the ESOP community. Below are some observations on how these proposed changes, as currently presented, may affect ESOPs.
Wednesday, President Biden introduced the nation to his American Jobs Plan and Made in America Tax Plan -- plans that seek to alter the federal tax structure, boost America’s infrastructure, and address issues related to families. We have conducted an initial review of these proposals, specifically the tax changes, to consider their effects on the ESOP community. Below are some observations on how these proposed changes, as currently presented, may affect ESOPs.
Apr. 23
Read how to maintain the confidentiality of your valuation reports while providing necessary access to auditors.
Apr. 15
Inside this issue:
Spring meeting.
Biden Administration nominations
Employee Owners, Jobs, and the Local Community
Calendar of Events
Update on spring visits to Capitol Hill during the National Conference
Spring meeting.
Biden Administration nominations
Employee Owners, Jobs, and the Local Community
Calendar of Events
Update on spring visits to Capitol Hill during the National Conference
Apr. 15
In this issue of the Wisconsin Chapter newsletter read about our spring meeting, find out who won our chapter awards, meet this month's featured members, learn about upcoming events, and get an update on our government relations activities.
Apr. 08
In this issue of your chapter newsletter, read a letter from the President, learn about new advocacy initiatives, find out upcoming chapter events, learn about the chapter award winners, see the profile on member company Folience, and meet two new member companies—Woodruff Construction and Dean Snyder Construction.
Jun. 26
On June 22nd, the Small Business Administration (SBA) and Department of the Treasury released revisions to the interim final rule on forgiveness and the interim final rule on loan review procedures for PPP loans.
Jun. 24
Companies planning to re-open their doors have a new resource to help them: The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released guidance employers should use when developing policies and procedures that ensure the safety and health of their employees.
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