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We've already told you all about John McCain's health care policies and his views on small businesses, but what about those of his running mate, Alaska governor Sarah Palin? Check out this interesting story in today's Washington Post on Palin's health care policies.

Congratulations to Leslie Silverman, former EEOC vice chair, as she joins one of the nation's leading employment law firms as a partner. Silverman led EEOC's Systemic Task Force, which helped combat discrimination and specifically helped discrimination against workers with caregiving responsiblities....

Is adding meditation to your company´s wellness program the way to increase employee well being and productivity? Absolutely, says author Diana Lang, who recently spoke with EBN. Read her take on how to improve your work, life and company through meditation in the Sept. 1 issue.

Wow! You go Cali!

The latest news from benefits trailblazing city San Francisco -- land of mandatory paid sick leave and allowing same-sex marriages -- is that mayor Gavin Newsom has signed into law an ordinance that requires employers to offer workers at least one of three transportation benefit options.

A wonderful resource for frustrated kids and stressed parents, a new benefit at Intel provides employees and their children access to Tutor.com, an online portal offering homework help in every subject from adjectives to algebra. Mark Dominguez, an 18-year Intel veteran and an Arizona father of four (with...

Small employers take note: If you need help navigating GASB 45 requirements, a new article from Milliman offers assistance.

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The SPARK Institute has created a Q&A Web site for employers sponsoring 403(b)s to post technical questions about the plans, including compliance with the most recent regulations governing them.

In the Sept. 1 EBN, living benefits legend Ted Benna looks back at the evolution of his "baby," the 401(k), and the outlook for the plans over the next 25 years.