Study: Smokers cost employers an average of $5,800 annually
A worker who smokes will cost his or her employer an average of $5,800 a year in health care costs and lost productivity due to smoke breaks, an Ohio State University study finds. "The smoking breaks added up to a…
Know the rules for worker classification, payroll
The IRS is scrutinizing businesses that use independent contractors to make sure they have classified their workers correctly, so it's important to understand the rules, Bonnie Lee writes. In addition, you should get an Employer Identification Number and make sure…
Google plans to add retailer reviews in search results
Google has signed a multiyear deal with STELLAService to provide curated customer reviews alongside retailers' listings in search results. Full Story.
Report: Online fashion sales set to soar
Online apparel sales are now the second-largest e-commerce category behind consumer electronics, and sales are expected to grow to $73 billion by 2016, according to a report from GP Bullhound. The number of fashion-selling sites grew by 126% last year,…