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AUGUST  2002                                                                                                VOLUME 1, ISSUE 2

IN THIS ISSUE
 

Observation Deck

Putting Out Fires

 

New Product Releases

SAP R/3 Enterprise

 

Compliance Due Diligence & Guidance Information

 

Human Resources

Electronic Technologies Requirements Expand for People with Disabilities

 

Benefits

Legal Experts Explain Impact of HRAs


 

 

CEOs Raise Big Bucks for March of Dimes

 

A single clay brick has little

value. But when assembled

with many more bricks, and fortified with mortar, the result can be a great castle or majestic cathedral. That was the rationale behind a group of Dallas / Ft. Worth area CEOs who joined together to collectively walk

in the 2002 WalkAmerica.

Complete Story

March of Dimes

2003 Walk of America

For details click video

Walk of America Video

or visit

www.modnt.org

 

 

 

 

 

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Observation Deck

Putting Out Fires

The Red Adair Company extinguished 117 burning oilwell fires ignited by Saddam Hussein's Iraqi troops retreating from Kuwait.  While estimates of completion of the firefighting operation ranged from three to five years, Red Adair and his team accomplished this in only nine months.  Complete Story

 

 New ProductReleases

SAP R/3 Enterprise

SAP will dramatically change its new release strategy while adding new functionality when it releases SAP R/3 Enterprise in January 2003.  Enterprise consists of three basic components - R/3 Enterprise Core, R/3 Enterprise Extensions, and the Web Application Server.  Any of these components may be upgraded independently of each other.  This strategy should decrease the total cost of implementation for the user, and make it easier to stay up to date with the latest SAP solutions. Complete Story

 

ComplianceDue Diligence &Guidance Information

 

We know how important it is to stay current with changing regulations, court cases, and industry trends. This recurring column is dedicated to keeping you up to date.

 

Human Resources

Electronic Technologies Requirements Expand for People with Disabilities

Federal agencies must ensure that Web pages and other electronic information are accessible to all federal employees with disabilities and people with disabilities seeking information or service from the federal government.  This is required under Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, effective June 25, 2001.  In addition to Web sites, the law is also applicable to computer hardware and software, phone systems, fax machines, copiers, and other like technologies.  Complete Story

Benefits

Legal Experts Explain Impact of HRAs

In case you missed this one, Employee Benefit News recently published a great article on Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs).  So why recreate the wheel?  We’re being informative here, so we’ll give them the credit and pass the info on to you. Complete Story

This column is intended only to provide information and does not constitute advice.  Please contact your attorney or other qualified professional for legal advice regarding your employment, benefits, and payroll issues.

 

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