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Clarifying Employee Credits: How to Receive Payroll Tax Refunds
One of the many COVID-19 relief measures hastily issued by Congress was the Employee Retention Credit (ERC). The ERC offers refunds against 2020 and 2021 payroll taxes of as much as $31,000 per employee, so the numbers can add up.
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Skykit Expands Product Availability through ADI Global Distribution
Skykit, a leading digital signage and workplace experience provider, announces a new distribution agreement with ADI Global Distribution, a leading global distributor of security, AV and low-voltage products.
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Mission 500 Supports Kentucky Flood Victims with Much Needed Supplies
Miami, FL (November 2, 2022) – Mission 500, the non-profit charitable organization dedicated to serving children and communities in need across the U.S., teamed up with Bates Security to acquire and ship over $200K worth of vital supplies to support the families impacted and recovering from the severe flooding in Eastern, KY. Basic items such as water, food, hand sanitizer, baby wipes, socks and more were palletized and shipped via truck to the devastated area.
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Snap One Partners with Digital Watchdog to Expand Full Range of Security Solutions Online and at Local Partner Stores
Snap One today announced a U.S. distribution partnership with Digital Watchdog, a leader in surveillance and video analytics
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Snap One Acquires Leading Remote Support Subscription Service Parasol
Snap One Holdings Corp. (Nasdaq: SNPO) (“Snap One,” the “Company,” “we,” or “our”), a provider of smart living products, services, and software to professional integrators, today announced the acquisition of Parasol (“Parasol”).
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Helping Law Enforcement by Reducing False Alarms
With the annual IACP conference recently concluded in Dallas, it’s important for all of us in the security industry to remember the demands and challenges these public servants face on multiple fronts. As an industry, we play a small part through things like our model, to help law enforcement be more efficient and productive by reducing calls for their service.
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ADI Awarded 2022 Distributor of the Year for the U.S. by Axis Communications
Melville, N.Y., October 24, 2022 - ADI Global Distribution, a leading wholesale distributor of security, AV and low-voltage products, announced it was recently awarded the 2022 Distributor of the Year for the U.S. by Axis Communications. ADI was recognized for its strong customer support, operational excellence and commitment to the network security market.
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Addition of Snap One Surveillance and Networking Solutions to Six-Acre Winery Delivers Outstanding Business Benefits
The owners of Stoney J’s Farm Winery in Cumming, Georgia strive to present a unique and memorable experience to the clientele who visit their 6-acre, family-owned estate. A relaxing, entertaining atmosphere that encourages guests to stroll the property, indulge in wine tastings, dine on authentic Italian cuisine at their onsite bistro, and peruse the retail shops is a vital facet of their business model.
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California Approves Bereavement Leave
California Governor Gavin Newson has approved and signed Assembly Bill (AB) 1949, an amendment to the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) that will take effect on January 1, 2023. AB 1949 now requires covered California employers to provide eligible employees with five days of unpaid bereavement leave for the death of a qualifying family member.
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Avantguard Acquires Armstrong’s National Monitoring Centers
AvantGuard, a Becklar Company, is excited to announce the acquisition of Armstrong’s National Alarm Monitoring and their monitoring centers and offices in Dartmouth, Montreal, Edmonton and Moncton, Canada. AvantGuard continues to broaden the markets they serve and protect, now with eight monitoring centers spread across the US and Canada.
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California Enacts New Law Mandating Pay Range Disclosures In Job Listings
Is your company hiring? If so, it’s important to know that California has passed new requirements for job postings and important disclosures to applicants and employees.
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Snap One Launches Enhanced Luma x20 Family of Surveillance Products at CEDIA 2022
Snap One announced at CEDIA 2022 the new Luma x20 family of surveillance products that are fully NDAA-compliant, deliver the latest AI-powered security features and provide customers greater peace of mind while simplifying installation and long-term maintenance through full OvrC integration. The x20 family are estimated to have all SKUs available by early January 2023 to Partners online and at Snap One Partner Stores.
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