Affordable Care Act Hurdles for Gaston County Firms
Businesses with over 50 workers must rework hours to meet ACA rules defining full time as 30 hours weekly. Many may cut hours to keep staff part time, with added paperwork to track hours year round. Small firms can access insurance marketplaces starting 2014, offering potentially better coverage at lower cost.
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Wi-Fi gets faster and more reliable with new 802.11ac era
An industry group certifies products using the 802.11ac standard signaling the start of faster Wi‑Fi. The upgrade promises up to four times the speed of 802.11n and better coverage as more devices connect, from smartphones to appliances. Experts say consumer adoption will surge during holidays or early next year.
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Oil slides below 95 in wait for U S energy data
Oil retreated below 95 a barrel as traders awaited the U S Energy Department weekly oil and gasoline supply report. Brent fell to 100 90 a barrel while natural gas and heating oil eased and gasoline edged lower amid ample supplies and Middle East disruption risks.
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