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Sequent Bulletins
Solutions for Your Retirement Savings Plan
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Retirement plan sponsors have even greater fiduciary responsibility now due to new legislation. Sequent can relieve you of these responsibilities through our partnership with John Hancock Retirement Plan Services.
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Thinking of hiring an employee? Now may be the time!
Monday, June 28, 2010
Recent legislation referred to as the HIRE (Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment) Act encourages employers to hire unemployed workers.
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Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
The provisions of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), which was signed into law in May 2008, went into effect on November 21, 2009.
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GINA - New Worksite Posting is Mandated by Federal Labor Law
Thursday, November 19, 2009
A poster supplement to your current all-in-one Labor Law poster is now available. This poster supplement reflects a recent legislative change in federal labor law.
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Benefits of Membership in Employer Services Assurance Corporation (ESAC)
Friday, October 30, 2009
Since 2000, Sequent has been offering our clients the peace on mind that comes with accreditation from the Employer Services Assurance Corporation (ESAC).
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Important Form I-9 Updates
Friday, September 18, 2009
We would like to call your attention to two very important updates regarding Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Sequent is offering Online Form I-9 Training, and there is a new Form I-9 effective August 7, 2009

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Obama Proposes Controversial Employer Mandate, Public Option
Monday, September 14, 2009
Here is the fifth article in our series on health care reform. This article is titled by Kathleen Koster, Associate Editor with Employee Benefit News.
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Form I-9 Audit Initiatives from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
Tuesday, September 01, 2009
The number one priority on the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement list is Form I-9 inspection and verification of employees’ eligibility to legally work in the United States.
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Health Care Reform – Now is the Time to Act
Tuesday, September 01, 2009
Napoleon Hill once said, “Do not wait; time will never be ‘just right”. Start where you stand.”
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So You're Thinking of Creating an Internship Program?
Monday, August 31, 2009
There is a lot of misinformation about internships in the marketplace. By answering the question, “Can interns work for free,” we hope to help ensure your success with your own internship program.
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Workers' Compensation, Culture and the Economic Environment
Thursday, June 18, 2009
The drastic downsizing of recently booming industries not only places great financial stress on companies, but also results in shifts in culture and behavior.
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Steps to Protect your Confidential Information from Social Engineering
Monday, January 19, 2009
In today’s digital economy, it's easier and more efficient to use technology like email to facilitate the theft of identities and sensitive data. Learn how to protect your confidential and sensitive information.
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Do’s and Don’ts of Social Networking Sites
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Using MySpace, Facebook, Blogs, LinkedIn or your own Personal Web Site are great ways to promote your company and yourself. But wading into the murky waters of social networking can carry certain risks.
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Job Search Bulletins
What’s Next for Me?
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
It's your Career – but whose responsibility is it to create your career plan? Yours or your boss's?
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Social Networking Via the Web
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
This is the third in a series of articles providing how-to's for the job seeker. This article addresses the role of Social Networking via the web in the job search process.
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Your Resume: Advertising You in a Buyer’s Market
Friday, July 02, 2010
This is the second in a series of articles providing how-to's for the job seeker. This article addresses the role of your Resume in the job search process.
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Getting to the Job Offer
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
This is the first in a series of articles providing how-to's for the job seeker. This first article focuses on the beginning of the job seeker's process.
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10 Things You Can Do Today for Your Job Search
Monday, November 23, 2009
Sometimes when you are in the process of a looking for a job, it’s easy to lose sight the basics.
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Job-Search Tips for a Changed Economy: How to Succeed in the "New Normal"
Monday, November 23, 2009
Approaches to finding a job have changed dramatically in the last few years. If you are just re-entering the job market for the first time in a while, chances are you have experienced these changes first-hand.
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Job Search Guide
Tuesday, November 03, 2009
We have compiled a list of job search engines to help you find your next career.
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Latest Sequent Bulletins
Learn about the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
Friday, July 02, 2010
Did you know that The Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) provides low-cost health insurance assistance for qualifying children?
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Independent Contractors – Just How Do You Classify Them?
Monday, June 28, 2010
Regulatory agencies have a renewed interest in how workers are classified, especially in certain industries that have historically used independent contractors.
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Get a Helping Hand When You Need It - Learn About Our EAP
Friday, March 12, 2010
Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provider is now provided through UniCare.
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Retirement Account Contribution Limits for 2010
Thursday, November 05, 2009
Sequent Retirement & Benefits Group would like to notify you of the maximum amount you may contribute to your Sequent Retirement Savings Plan.
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