National Labor Relations Board's proposed changes

Join us for our May webcast: NLRB—Should You Be Concerned?

A seismic shift is taking place within the National Labor Relations Board under the Obama Administration. Small to midsized employers are more likely than ever to be negatively impacted by the Board’s actions and the resurgent labor movement in the U.S.

This live webcast will give you deep insight into the changes that have already occurred, and more that have been proposed. It’s a must see for all C-suite executives, human resources professionals, and managers interested in learning more about the growing labor movement in the U.S.

• The legal actions the NLRB is pursuing that may affect your company sooner rather than later.
• How the Board is actively protecting employees’ access to unions through newly proposed regulations.
• What actions your company should be taking now before a union targets your workforce.

Take advantage of this complimentary webcast and earn one free general credit towards your recertification. Register now.

The enemy within: a case of employee cyber crime

Companies are aware they must be vigilant about criminals outside their organizations who want to hack into computer systems. But they should also be on guard for individuals inside their walls who are intent on stealing information.

Here's a recent federal court cases that illustrate the dangers and devastation of internal computer theft: (Source Graham Shepherd CPA )

Computer Programmer Steals Valuable, Proprietary Code. A former computer programmer at Goldman Sachs & Co. was sentenced in March 2011 to 97 months in prison for theft of trade secrets and interstate transportation of stolen property.

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Government adjusts definition of disability

The federal government recently issued its final regulations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), increasing the potential number of employees who meet the legal definition of "disabled."

While not every impairment constitutes a disability, the new ADA regulations lay out requirements for a person to be defined as having a disability, according to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission website.

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Did you miss our Accpac 6.0 virtual tour?

We held a special Lunch Bytes session on April 28 where we discussed the new Accpac 6.0 ERP release. If you missed it, then check out this YouTube video. And of course, if you have questions, call on us!

Payment processing trends, tips and tricks

Over the past few years, credit and debit card acceptance has come on the scene as a required ERP payment option. Similarly, the number of customers using credit and debit cards as a form of payment has been steadily increasing. As credit and debit cards become more pervasive, there is a growing need for business operators to understand this payment option, as well as the key components of card acceptance. Understanding payment trends, tips, and tricks will ensure your business is protected and ready for where the industry is going.

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Welcome to Our New Clients

We are pleased to welcome our newest customers into our group, and want to extend a sincere "thanks" for the trust and confidence these clients have shown in us:

Cochran Wholesale Pharmaceutical; partner: Computer Systems & Programming/WAC Southeast Region

Refer Us to Your Business Associates

Referrals from trusted partners and satisfied clients are fundamental to our marketing efforts. We have found that a prospective client who is referred to us is more prepared to appreciate the value that we can offer.

Our ideal clients are business owners or decision makers that are committed to improving their business processes. If one of your business contacts expresses frustration with their current business software or support, please consider referring us to them.

Contact us at the office today to find out more about our referral marketing strategy and rewards for our customers.

WAC Consulting, Inc. 367 West Main Street Northborough, MA 01532

Robert Distler rdis@wacinc.com