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Keeping current on drug and alcohol testing rules

FDR Safety

In fact, among companies that initiated drug testing, there was a 50 percent reduction in the number of organizations reporting high workers’ compensation incidence rates, according to a 2011 survey by the Society for Human Resource Management. While drug testing programs can be very worthwhile, they are not without their challenges.

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OK Commission Says Workers' Comp Alternative Unconstitutional

Construction Equipment

On Friday, the Oklahoma Workers' Compensation Commission called the alternative workplace-benefit plans that some employers adopted under the law "a water mirage on the highway that disappears upon closer inspection," and ruled unanimously the law that allows employers to opt-out of state-regulated workers' comp plans.

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Why Separating Buyer Agent and Listing Agent Commissions Would Stir Up Competition

Pro Builder

Why Separating Buyer Agent and Listing Agent Commissions Would Stir Up Competition. Separate commissions would cause a steep price decline if buyers could negotiate fees directly with their agents. If buyer agent and listing agent commissions were separated, buyers could negotiate fees directly with their agents.

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Sales commission or salary: The conudrum

Construction Marketing Ideas

in some fields, such as real estate sales, there seems to be only one answer: pure commission. Residential contracting consultant Michael Stone has never wavered in his belief (and advocacy) that residential contractors should employ sales representatives who work on pure commission. So who is right?

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Pricing and sales compensation: Making it work

Construction Marketing Ideas

Pricing and sales compensation are among the messiest aspects of business. In theory, the ideal fix to this problem is a variable compensation grid — sales reps which generate high-margin sales earn higher commissions — and they are not allowed to sell below the lowest marginal price available.

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December 2014 newsletter

FDR Safety

Filing the Notice of Contest puts a hold on the abatement deadline until the matter is settled or the Review Commission or a court issues a final order upholding the citation. Any appeal from the hearing officer goes to the three-member OSHA Review Commission. Workers Compensation support. Circuit Court of Appeals.

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Challenging Times = Emerging Sales Opportunities

Pro Builder

Today, rapidly changing events in the industry are providing opportunities to create long-term relationships that can result in high commission dollars and increased sales. . Compensation, commissions, and the independent contractor relationship will all change. Saul Klein. Realtor emeritus, CFP.