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August 20, 2013 

Private sector wages expected to stay flat

Although some gains have been made in recent months to employee wages, a new report suggests that these private sector gains are expected to remain in a holding pattern in the coming months.

 New web-based system tests employee benefits plans for discrimination

August 20, 2013 

New web-based system tests employee benefits plans for discrimination

Thomson Reuters has entered into an agreement with Claims-X-Change to provide benefits administrators, insurers, brokers, attorneys and advisors with a web-based tool to perform nondiscrimination testing of employer-sponsored benefit plans. The tool is accessible through Thomson Reuters Checkpoint, the industry-leading and award-winning online research platform.

 Partnership expands Paychex into South American market

August 20, 2013 

Partnership expands Paychex into South American market

Paychex, Inc. and São Paulo-based Semco Partners today announced a joint venture agreement to expand Paychex’s services into Brazil. Paychex is a provider of payroll, human resources, insurance and benefits services for small and medium-sized businesses.

 Minnesota’s farm equipment repair tax considered for repeal

August 19, 2013 

Minnesota’s farm equipment repair tax considered for repeal

Craig Will has fielded more than his share of grumbling customers since a new state tax on farm equipment repairs took effect. Will works at Midwest Machinery in Sauk Rapids, which repairs farm implements and other equipment. Will says many farmers who bring their machines in for repairs aren’t aware of the new sales tax,...…