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A Third Way to Classify Workers Gains Momentum

Small Business Labs

The passage of Prop 22 means that firms like Uber and Lyft can legally classify their drivers as contractors instead of employees.  Most countries refer to them as "dependent contractors" and they get some, but not all, of the benefits and legal protections associated with being a traditional employee. But the U.S.

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Beyond the Org Chart: How Procedures Elevate Leadership in Administrative Professionals

All Things Admin

Anticipating a medical leave, Lá Shawn Sandifer crafted an administrative procedures binder to ensure continuity in her absence. I was preparing to go on medical leave and would be gone for at least eight weeks. She was very appreciative to have such a detailed point of reference to help her quickly get up to speed.

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Stay organized and secure with electronic records management

BMT Office Administration

Jan bit her lip and hoped that Laura had not accidentally tossed evidence the legal department might need in a harassment lawsuit. The second action opens up the company to potential legal and regulatory problems. Some types of business records, such as tax forms and legal documents, are relatively easy to spot. OSHA forms.

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Snail Mail 101

Clutter Coach

Similarly, one of you may be responsible for social engagements and medical appointments. An article buried in a months-old magazine is not accessible to you and therefore irrelevant. manuals and documentation for stuff you no longer own; electric toothbrush, car, medical insurance plan. Keep files you refer to near your desk.

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Successful Resumés

Laughing all the Way to Work

Updated this article February 13, 2008 [link] Unfortunately, in one job I had I was involved on the downside of government downsizing, but I feel that even during a seemingly bad experience, you can always learn something positive. For example I was applying for a job in the legal environment so wanted to highlight that].

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We live in an Acronym Happy World.

Laughing all the Way to Work

Coming from a legal background, we were always taught if you are using an acronym or initialism in writing, on the first use you should spell it out and then put the acronym in brackets, which makes a lot of sense and saves a lot of head scratching and searching the document to figure out what the person is referring to.

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Sticks and stones will break my bones.but names will never hurt me

Laughing all the Way to Work

I dont mind being referred to as someones assistant. My current boss always refers to me as his colleague, both to those within our company and to external contacts when referring them to me. I tend to use the term boss when I refer to my employer. Another great article Patricia. 411 Look Up 411.ca