Napa Chamber of Commerce Business Focus E-Newsletter http://napachamber.org/businessfocus/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Thu, 9 Aug 2007 12:20:10 -0700 Thu, 9 Aug 2007 12:19:26 -0700 FeedForAll v2.0 (2.0.2.9) http://www.feedforall.com The Office of Administrative Law has adopted the Fair Employment and Housing Commissions regulations for AB 1825 Sexual Harassment Supervisor Training. Some frequently asked questions: http://www.napachamber.com/display_article.html?ID=1715 D07C976B-B039-4116-9021-AE9DA8AAC35D Thu, 9 Aug 2007 12:19:26 -0700 If you own a family business, a smart succession plan is essential. If you’re like most business owners, a significant portion of your wealth is tied up in the business, so you’ll be relying on it to generate income for your retirement and to provide for your family. Unfortunately, only one-third of family businesses survive the transition to the next generation. http://www.napachamber.com/display_article.html?ID=1714 A2F29FB7-6BB3-4FD6-9E02-B3553F574C10 Thu, 9 Aug 2007 12:17:47 -0700 Identity theft is a rising crisis that companies, employees, and individuals face on a daily basis. To help address this important issue, the Federal Trade Commission has reached out to the U.S. Chamber with a special FREE offer for local chambers of commerce. http://www.napachamber.com/display_article.html?ID=1713 3E873A07-F635-419C-9D17-09C96039D208 Wed, 8 Aug 2007 13:01:15 -0700 Recently President Bush signed a bill that included provisions to increase the federal minimum wage three times over the next two years. http://www.napachamber.org/businessfocus/display_article.html?ID=1669 73FB1275-5106-4CCB-8F50-1B6AE660D48E Tue, 7 Aug 2007 12:35:49 -0700 I’m hiring for customer service positions, and our customers really prefer people they can identify with. Can I refuse to hire applicants who have heavy foreign accents or who are not highly fluent in English? What about applicants who wear turbans, veils or other ethnic clothing? http://www.napachamber.com/display_article.html?ID=1670 8796CF55-4B11-4CA0-99ED-6B785955A9BD Tue, 7 Aug 2007 12:34:56 -0700