Purchase office furniture and supplies made from recycled materials. Visit www.conservatree.org or www.thegreenoffice.com for more information on how to purchase these products. Look for office products that do not contain harmful materials. These items are certified by The Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) and The Rainforest Alliance and are made from wood from sustainable harvested […]
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Let Employees Work Remotely
Offer a telecommuting option to employees and allow them to work from home when possible. Or, allow employees to work four 10-hour days instead of five 8-hour days. This will cut commuting down by 20 percent, plus can lower your energy bills.
Maintaining a healthy work environment
• Use nontoxic cleaning materials, biodegradable soaps and recycled paper or cloth towels. • Buy cleaning materials in bulk and recycle their containers. • Suggest that employees bring a plant into work for their desks to absorb indoor pollution. • Purchase furniture, carpeting and paints that are free of volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
UNEMPLOYMENT TAXES DUE BY JULY 31st
Your unemployment compensation taxes for the quarter ending June 2011 are due to the state by July 31st, along with your Employer’s Quarter Report (also called the “UCT-6”). On the UCT-6 report, you must list all employee names and social security numbers, plus the amount of wages you paid them for the quarter. If you […]
IRS Increases Mileage Rates
The IRS has announced a mid-year mileage rate increase of 4.5 cents. Due to recent gasoline price increases, the IRS has increased the standard business mileage rates for the final six months of 2011. The rate has increased from 51 cents to 55.5 cents a mile for all business miles driven from July 1 through […]
Venice Jr. League to Start All-Stars
The Venice Jr. league which consists of boys ages 13-14 has been selected and will begin practices. This year’s tournament will be held in North Port at the new fields off of Atwater. Games begin June 27th, and run throughout the week. Come out and support your local team.