Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Mick Gooda today also wrote about his concerns about the Budget, saying
changes to benefits for young unemployed people could have a devastating effect on young Indigenous people and that GP co-payments are «another cause of great anxiety».
Officials said they can't control the leave policies of unionized workers, as
any changes to benefits for represented employees must be done through collective bargaining.
Not exact matches
While it may take time
for most traditional institutions
to fully account
for the
benefits of the blockchain, only few can sit on the sidelines, as this technology can positively
change how we do payment and online transactions.
Actual operational and financial results of SkyWest, SkyWest Airlines and ExpressJet will likely also vary, and may vary materially, from those anticipated, estimated, projected or expected
for a number of other reasons, including, in addition
to those identified above: the challenges and costs of integrating operations and realizing anticipated synergies and other
benefits from the acquisition of ExpressJet; the challenges of competing successfully in a highly competitive and rapidly
changing industry; developments associated with fluctuations in the economy and the demand
for air travel; the financial stability of SkyWest's major partners and any potential impact of their financial condition on the operations of SkyWest, SkyWest Airlines, or ExpressJet; fluctuations in flight schedules, which are determined by the major partners
for whom SkyWest's operating airlines conduct flight operations; variations in market and economic conditions; significant aircraft lease and debt commitments; residual aircraft values and related impairment charges; labor relations and costs; the impact of global instability; rapidly fluctuating fuel costs, and potential fuel shortages; the impact of weather - related or other natural disasters on air travel and airline costs; aircraft deliveries; the ability
to attract and retain qualified pilots and other unanticipated factors.
Trump called this claim a «joke» during a January appearance on Fox & Friends after Sen. Bernie Sanders pointed out the 2012 tweet but he quickly added that, «this is done
for the
benefit of China, because China does not do anything
to help climate
change.»
To the extent that a change in tax credits makes healthcare more affordable for some people, insurers and hospitals could stand to benefi
To the extent that a
change in tax credits makes healthcare more affordable
for some people, insurers and hospitals could stand
to benefi
to benefit.
What's more, those who have fertility - related expenses
for any of the 10 previous calendar years and have not claimed them can request a
change to previous income tax and
benefit returns
to include these eligible expenses.
«The government has
changed the rules on Social Security,
for example, so what's
to stop them from diluting the
benefits of this plan in the future?
Now that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is here
to stay
for a while, at least, this challenge will come
to a head in the form of the Cadillac Tax, as employers brace
for a potentially drastic
change in the way they offer
benefits to their employees.
«These
changes will give users greater control over media playing in their browser, while making it easier
for publishers
to implement autoplay where it
benefits the user,» Lamouri wrote.
That does have the
benefit of propping up the U.S. stock market in the near future and enabling the Fed
to navigate a soft landing
for the U.S. taking into account rapidly
changing global conditions.
But that's
changing as more employers come
to realize education debt is a problem
for many of their workers, said Katie Berliner, account executive at YouDecide, a
benefits firm.
Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate in the U.S. and globally and any
changes therein, including financial market conditions, fluctuations in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, levels of end market demand in construction and in both the commercial and defense segments of the aerospace industry, levels of air travel, financial condition of commercial airlines, the impact of weather conditions and natural disasters and the financial condition of our customers and suppliers; (2) challenges in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization of the anticipated
benefits of advanced technologies and new products and services; (3) the scope, nature, impact or timing of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration of acquired businesses into United Technologies» existing businesses and realization of synergies and opportunities
for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and levels of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected
to be incurred by United Technologies in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future availability of credit and factors that may affect such availability, including credit market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope of future repurchases of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due
to various factors, including market conditions and the level of other investing activities and uses of cash, including in connection with the proposed acquisition of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption in delivery of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability
to realize the intended
benefits of organizational
changes; (11) the anticipated
benefits of diversification and balance of operations across product lines, regions and industries; (12) the outcome of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact of the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect of
changes in political conditions in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect of
changes in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU, on general market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect of
changes in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred
to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations in the U.S. and other countries in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins
to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected
benefits of the merger) and
to satisfy the other conditions
to the closing of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence of events that may give rise
to a right of one or both of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins
to terminate the merger agreement, including in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins
to pay a termination fee of $ 695 million
to United Technologies or $ 50 million of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects of the announcement or the completion of the merger on the market price of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related
to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted in their operation of their businesses while the merger agreement is in effect; (21) risks relating
to the value of the United Technologies» shares
to be issued in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company,
to retain and hire key personnel.
Reworking EI
benefits to be portable across provinces
for a trial period garnered the most support among the respondents, since they believe such a policy
change would make it easier
for job seekers
to move
to where employment is available.
But his next steps also carry risks as he seeks
changes that could spawn more of a popular backlash than he has previously faced, including a proposed overhaul of unemployment
benefits which aims
to tighten conditions
for these subsidies.
The following pages will provide a guide
to how
to price your services, the
benefits and risks of certain pricing structures, and how
to monitor and
change the pricing
for your services without alienating customers.
There have been numerous times when Musk's endeavors would have
benefited by having more capital, yet he has resisted the urge
to take SpaceX public because the board of directors of a publicly - held firm would undoubtedly force him
to make
changes in the company that would improve its profitability at the expense of its chances
for reaching Mars.
Looking
for a career
change or a college major that's all but guaranteed
to result in a hefty salary with copious
benefits?
The Montreal - based company recorded a $ 16 - million non-cash income tax charge
to account
for lower U.S. corporate taxes but said the
change announced by the Trump government late last year will
benefit its bottom line going forward.
The governor also
changed the eligibility threshold
for SNAP
benefits from 130 percent of the poverty line
to 150 percent so that more households could get help.
Among the factors that could cause actual results
to differ materially are the following: (1) worldwide economic, political, and capital markets conditions and other factors beyond the Company's control, including natural and other disasters or climate
change affecting the operations of the Company or its customers and suppliers; (2) the Company's credit ratings and its cost of capital; (3) competitive conditions and customer preferences; (4) foreign currency exchange rates and fluctuations in those rates; (5) the timing and market acceptance of new product offerings; (6) the availability and cost of purchased components, compounds, raw materials and energy (including oil and natural gas and their derivatives) due
to shortages, increased demand or supply interruptions (including those caused by natural and other disasters and other events); (7) the impact of acquisitions, strategic alliances, divestitures, and other unusual events resulting from portfolio management actions and other evolving business strategies, and possible organizational restructuring; (8) generating fewer productivity improvements than estimated; (9) unanticipated problems or delays with the phased implementation of a global enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, or security breaches and other disruptions
to the Company's information technology infrastructure; (10) financial market risks that may affect the Company's funding obligations under defined
benefit pension and postretirement plans; and (11) legal proceedings, including significant developments that could occur in the legal and regulatory proceedings described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10 - K
for the year ended Dec. 31, 2017, and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10 - Q (the «Reports»).
Regulatory
changes had been in the wind
for some time as the evidence against the program built up, yet employers relied on the lobbying efforts of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business
to maintain the program rather than taking steps
to improve domestic recruitment and training efforts or adjust wages and
benefits to attract workers.
Though BCE claimed it desperately needed the deal
for its Bell Media division
to compete in an ever -
changing and increasingly international market (not
to mention
to bulk up its presence in Quebec), and altruistically promised
to undertake a variety of tangible
benefits for the greater good of Canadian society, Blais was having none of it.
From time
to time, states
change their eligibility requirements
for these programs, either expanding or restricting who can
benefit.
«We will announce new actions that will help clear the path
for the kinds of next generation technologies that can drive game -
changing economic growth, along with new efforts
to support American entrepreneurs and expand the
benefits of entrepreneurship
to all parts of our country,» Zients wrote.
The cost -
benefit calculation has
changed enough
for the company
to bring production of some goods from China back
to North America, he said.
The answer lies in hiring people whose expertise allows them
to keep up with the rapid evolution of online marketing and implement the necessary
changes for business
benefit.
These risks and uncertainties include: Gilead's ability
to achieve its anticipated full year 2018 financial results; Gilead's ability
to sustain growth in revenues
for its antiviral and other programs; the risk that private and public payers may be reluctant
to provide, or continue
to provide, coverage or reimbursement
for new products, including Vosevi, Yescarta, Epclusa, Harvoni, Genvoya, Odefsey, Descovy, Biktarvy and Vemlidy ®; austerity measures in European countries that may increase the amount of discount required on Gilead's products; an increase in discounts, chargebacks and rebates due
to ongoing contracts and future negotiations with commercial and government payers; a larger than anticipated shift in payer mix
to more highly discounted payer segments and geographic regions and decreases in treatment duration; availability of funding
for state AIDS Drug Assistance Programs (ADAPs); continued fluctuations in ADAP purchases driven by federal and state grant cycles which may not mirror patient demand and may cause fluctuations in Gilead's earnings; market share and price erosion caused by the introduction of generic versions of Viread and Truvada, an uncertain global macroeconomic environment; and potential amendments
to the Affordable Care Act or other government action that could have the effect of lowering prices or reducing the number of insured patients; the possibility of unfavorable results from clinical trials involving investigational compounds; Gilead's ability
to initiate clinical trials in its currently anticipated timeframes; the levels of inventory held by wholesalers and retailers which may cause fluctuations in Gilead's earnings; Kite's ability
to develop and commercialize cell therapies utilizing the zinc finger nuclease technology platform and realize the
benefits of the Sangamo partnership; Gilead's ability
to submit new drug applications
for new product candidates in the timelines currently anticipated; Gilead's ability
to receive regulatory approvals in a timely manner or at all,
for new and current products, including Biktarvy; Gilead's ability
to successfully commercialize its products, including Biktarvy; the risk that physicians and patients may not see advantages of these products over other therapies and may therefore be reluctant
to prescribe the products; Gilead's ability
to successfully develop its hematology / oncology and inflammation / respiratory programs; safety and efficacy data from clinical studies may not warrant further development of Gilead's product candidates, including GS - 9620 and Yescarta in combination with Pfizer's utomilumab; Gilead's ability
to pay dividends or complete its share repurchase program due
to changes in its stock price, corporate or other market conditions; fluctuations in the foreign exchange rate of the U.S. dollar that may cause an unfavorable foreign currency exchange impact on Gilead's future revenues and pre-tax earnings; and other risks identified from time
to time in Gilead's reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC).
Buxton says the study's results point
to a need
for a culture shift in organizations toward a provision
for greater flexibility and a
change in mentality from a focus on congratulating those who burn the candle at both ends
to an appreciation of the
benefits of sleep.
If you make voluntary
changes to an itinerary
for which you've purchased Premier Access, your Premier Access
benefits will automatically transfer
to the flights on your updated itinerary that are operated by United or United Express, if available.
These risks and uncertainties include competition and other economic conditions including fragmentation of the media landscape and competition from other media alternatives;
changes in advertising demand, circulation levels and audience shares; the Company's ability
to develop and grow its online businesses; the Company's reliance on revenue from printing and distributing third - party publications;
changes in newsprint prices; macroeconomic trends and conditions; the Company's ability
to adapt
to technological
changes; the Company's ability
to realize
benefits or synergies from acquisitions or divestitures or
to operate its businesses effectively following acquisitions or divestitures; the Company's success in implementing expense mitigation efforts; the Company's reliance on third - party vendors
for various services; adverse results from litigation, governmental investigations or tax - related proceedings or audits; the Company's ability
to attract and retain employees; the Company's ability
to satisfy pension and other postretirement employee
benefit obligations;
changes in accounting standards; the effect of labor strikes, lockouts and labor negotiations; regulatory and judicial rulings; the Company's indebtedness and ability
to comply with debt covenants applicable
to its debt facilities; the Company's ability
to satisfy future capital and liquidity requirements; the Company's ability
to access the credit and capital markets at the times and in the amounts needed and on acceptable terms; and other events beyond the Company's control that may result in unexpected adverse operating results.
This
change in the law preserves the fairness of the incentives
to delay, but it means that you can not receive one type of
benefit while at the same time earning a bonus
for delaying the other
benefit.
For example, the expected timing and likelihood of completion of the proposed merger, including the timing, receipt and terms and conditions of any required governmental and regulatory approvals of the proposed merger that could reduce anticipated
benefits or cause the parties
to abandon the transaction, the ability
to successfully integrate the businesses, the occurrence of any event,
change or other circumstances that could give rise
to the termination of the merger agreement, the possibility that Kraft shareholders may not approve the merger agreement, the risk that the parties may not be able
to satisfy the conditions
to the proposed transaction in a timely manner or at all, risks related
to disruption of management time from ongoing business operations due
to the proposed transaction, the risk that any announcements relating
to the proposed transaction could have adverse effects on the market price of Kraft's common stock, and the risk that the proposed transaction and its announcement could have an adverse effect on the ability of Kraft and Heinz
to retain customers and retain and hire key personnel and maintain relationships with their suppliers and customers and on their operating results and businesses generally, problems may arise in successfully integrating the businesses of the companies, which may result in the combined company not operating as effectively and efficiently as expected, the combined company may be unable
to achieve cost - cutting synergies or it may take longer than expected
to achieve those synergies, and other factors.
Not everyone will
benefit: now that Republicans have swept the US government
for the first time since 1928, it means Obamacare is over - just a matter of time - and Affordable Care Act - vulnerable stocks such as Universal Health Services, AmSurg and Mednax will likely plunge; on the other hand pure pharma stocks like MCK and ABC will
benefit as rhetoric on drug pricing will diminish significantly, leading
to more stable earnings if / when
changes in drug pricing become more stable.
A quality link building campaign must focus on providing the kind of value that can survive the
changes in the search engines and provide long - term
benefits for years
to come
· The cessation of accruals under the Qualified Plan and the continued IBM contributions under the tax - qualified defined contribution plan, the IBM 401 (k) Plus Plan, reflects IBM's desire
to provide appropriate
benefits for its employees, consistent with the
changing needs of IBM's workforce and the
changing nature of retirement
benefits provided by IBM's current competition.
Many couples should brace
for two big
changes when it comes
to claiming Social Security
benefits.
We believe
changes can and should be made that preserve the safety and soundness of the financial system and lead
to a more healthy and vibrant economy
for the
benefit of all.»
Other specific duties and responsibilities of the HR and Compensation Committee include reviewing senior management selection and overseeing succession planning, including reviewing the leadership development process; reviewing and approving objectives relevant
to executive officer compensation, evaluating performance and determining the compensation of executive officers in accordance with those objectives; approving severance arrangements and other applicable agreements
for executive officers; overseeing HP's equity and incentive compensation plans; overseeing non-equity based
benefit plans and approving any
changes to such plans involving a material financial commitment by HP;
Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited
to: our ability
to achieve our financial, strategic and operational plans or initiatives; our ability
to predict and manage medical costs and price effectively and develop and maintain good relationships with physicians, hospitals and other health care providers; the impact of modifications
to our operations and processes; our ability
to identify potential strategic acquisitions or transactions and realize the expected
benefits of such transactions, including with respect
to the Merger; the substantial level of government regulation over our business and the potential effects of new laws or regulations or
changes in existing laws or regulations; the outcome of litigation, regulatory audits, investigations, actions and / or guaranty fund assessments; uncertainties surrounding participation in government - sponsored programs such as Medicare; the effectiveness and security of our information technology and other business systems; unfavorable industry, economic or political conditions, including foreign currency movements; acts of war, terrorism, natural disasters or pandemics; our ability
to obtain shareholder or regulatory approvals required
for the Merger or the requirement
to accept conditions that could reduce the anticipated
benefits of the Merger as a condition
to obtaining regulatory approvals; a longer time than anticipated
to consummate the proposed Merger; problems regarding the successful integration of the businesses of Express Scripts and Cigna; unexpected costs regarding the proposed Merger; diversion of management's attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities during the pendency of the Merger; potential litigation associated with the proposed Merger; the ability
to retain key personnel; the availability of financing, including relating
to the proposed Merger; effects on the businesses as a result of uncertainty surrounding the proposed Merger; as well as more specific risks and uncertainties discussed in our most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section of www.cigna.com as well as on Express Scripts» most recent report on Form 10 - K and subsequent reports on Forms 10 - Q and 8 - K available on the Investor Relations section of www.express-scripts.com.
However, there may be potential
benefits to incorporation and you should consult with an attorney or other trusted legal advisor
to determine if
changing the nature of your business entity makes sense
for your business objectives.
It is well known that the Conservative government is also committed
to introducing income splitting
for families with children under the age of eighteen, despite the overwhelming evidence that this
change would
benefit only a small number of high - income families.
The payments and
benefits provided under his executive agreement in connection with a
change in control may not be eligible
for a federal income tax deduction
for the company pursuant
to Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code.
For instance, we can (and assuredly will) radically
change social security
benefits to future retirees and stop limiting the income level at which taxes are paid into the system.
The rationale
for these
changes is that the tax system is used solely
to determine eligibility and the amount of
benefit but it has no effect on taxes payable.
In their 2015 election platform, the Trudeau Liberals identified a number of items related
to Employment Insurance (EI) that they would
change: reversing the Harper EI reforms defining «suitable work»; reducing the waiting period
for EI
benefits; reducing EI premiums; introducing more flexible parental leave; providing better access
to compassionate care; and increasing funding
for employment and training programs managed by provinces, territories and Aboriginal labour market organizations.
(1) Represents the
change to align Kraft
to Kraft Heinz's accounting policy
for postemployment
benefit plans.
(2) Reflects 2015 Merger - related adjustments including the
change to align Kraft
to Kraft Heinz's accounting policy
for postemployment
benefit plans; incremental amortization resulting from the fair value adjustment of Kraft's definite - lived intangible assets; incremental compensation expense due
to the fair value remeasurement of certain of Kraft's equity awards; and, certain deal costs related
to the 2015 Merger.
He very quickly raised funding
for and launched RxAdvance, bringing his same «game -
changing» approach
to the pharmacy
benefit management industry.
Develop responsible contracting standards
for service contracts
to ensure that cafeteria workers, janitors, security officers and other onsite service workers are paid a livable wage, receive
benefits equitable
to those received by directly employed workers, have the right
to a voice at work without fear of discrimination or retaliation, do not suffer mass layoffs when contracts
change hands, and are protected from misclassification and other forms of wage theft;