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New Reporting Rules for Lump-Sum Timber Sales
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New rules
for the reporting of lump-sum timber sales went into effect on May 28,
2009. The IRS now requires anyone who sells timber on a lump-sum
basis be issued a form 1099. This new rule does
not change the reporting requirements for pay-as-cut, which also
requires the issuance of a 1099. Questions regarding the change
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MN Logging Claim Characteristics 2003-2008
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The Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry has published a summary of the worker's compensation claim characteristics
in the logging industry from 2003-2008. During this time period,
there were 80 indemnity claims. Forty-eight percent of the claims
had fewer than five weeks of temporary total disability. Falls,
overextention and being struck by an object were the top three events
leading to a claim. As your operation moves into winter, remember
to take time to discuss the importance of being safe.
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Reasonable Suspicion Training - A Federal Requirement for Truck Driver Supervisors
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The
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations state
each employer shall ensure that all persons designated to supervise
drivers receive training on alcohol misuse and drug use. MLEP
recently offered a workshop on this topic at the North Star Expo.
The training was presented by Robert Lyman, an Employee Assistance
Program Coordinator and Substance Abuse Professional with St. Luke's
Mental Health Services in Duluth, MN. You can learn more by
reading the following training notes on this topic:
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