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Information for Professional Service Firms has available an updated fact sheet showing how the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) applies to professional offices, e.g., doctors, lawyers, accountants, medical professionals, etc.

Know Your State’s Employment Regulations  Follow the link to a listing of State agencies for Tax, Revenue, Labor, Child Support, New Hire, Workers Compensation, and Unemployment Insurance.

Make the Most of Your HR Month. Looking for ways to shine the spotlight on Human Resources programs, processes, and people? January is Human Resources Month, a great time to get started.

Read a good book lately? See the top 10 business and management books that belong on the book shelves of every Human Resources office.

The American Payroll Association has released their schedule of 2007 seminars and educational series. Included is the popular Payroll Practice Essentials program where participants gain the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to produce accurate paychecks, ensure payroll compliance, and improve job performance.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics is the principal fact-finding agency for the Federal Government and offers timely statistics on employment, average payroll, and other employment and wage data. The paper "Why Are Jobs Designed the Way They Are?" sheds light on job task design research findings.