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2 months ago | 
indexologyblog.com | Grant Collins |Nicholas Godec |Anu Ganti |Maya Beyhan
Analyzing the Historical Performance of the S&P Quality FCF Aristocrats Indices across Macroeconomic Environments Wenli Bill Hao Director, Factors and Dividends Indices, Product Management and Development S&P Dow Jones Indices S&P DJI recently launched a new family of indices known as the S&P Quality FCF Aristocrats which includes the S&P 500® Quality FCF Aristocrats Index and the S&P Developed Quality FCF Aristocrats Index. A more comprehensive introduction to this family of indices can be...
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2 months ago | 
indexologyblog.com | Grant Collins |Nicholas Godec |Anu Ganti |Maya Beyhan
Introducing the S&P Commodity Risk Premia Diversifier TCA Index Grant Collins Director, Multi-Asset Indices S&P Dow Jones Indices The author would like to thank Arlene Habib for her contributions to this blog. Diversification is a foundational principle within asset allocation, as it seeks to reduce risk and mitigate drawdowns by combining exposure across different asset classes—like equities, fixed income and commodities—that generally do not move in tandem. Commodities, like energy and...
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Nov 20, 2024 | 
refiningrhetoric.com | Grant Collins
How does someone go from writing pro-LGBT legislation to defending biblical truth? Join us for a powerful conversation with Rosaria Butterfield, author of “Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age.” A former tenured professor of English and Women’s Studies at Syracuse University, Butterfield shares her journey from lesbian activist to Christian author and speaker.
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Nov 13, 2024 | 
refiningrhetoric.com | Grant Collins
Could the Department of Education be on the chopping block? Robert Bortins explores the seismic shifts that could reshape America’s educational landscape. From radical changes in federal employment to surging cryptocurrency markets, Robert breaks down what these transformations could mean for educators, investors, and families.
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Jun 28, 2024 | 
onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Benjamin Tsang |Grant Collins |Queensland Vestibular |Shane Anderson
Introduction Tinnitus is defined as the perception of sound without a corresponding external acoustic stimulus.1 Systematic reviews estimate a prevalence among adults of 14.4%,2, 3 with no significant sex difference.
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May 22, 2024 | 
refiningrhetoric.com | Grant Collins
Have the major news outlets become obsolete? Robert interviews Dr. Steve Turley, founder of āTurley Talks.ā Known as the Patriot Professor, Dr. Turley discusses the rise of a new conservative age and the importance of creating a parallel economy to support freedoms. They explore challenges in mainstream media, the network society, and the need for alternative structures to live authentically.
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Sep 13, 2023 | 
felhaber.com | Grant Collins
On August 25, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or “Board”) issued a decision in Cemex Construction Materials Pacific, LLC, 372 NLRB No. 130 (2023), a 100+ page decision creating a new framework for unions to seek representational status under the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA” or “Act”). The decision creates two new mechanisms for unions to represent workers via “card check” – and without conducting a secret-ballot election.
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Jun 28, 2023 | 
felhaber.com | Grant Collins
Last summer, we wrote about the Bloomington Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance and its requirements. The Ordinance goes into effect in just a few days, July 1, 2023. Existing paid time off programs can satisfy legal obligations; however, they should be reviewed and updated as necessary to ensure compliance.
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Jun 26, 2023 | 
felhaber.com | Grant Collins
As we previously reported, the Minnesota Legislature passed numerous changes to Minnesota employment laws, including paid sick leave, paid family leave, and much more. One overlooked change included in the 274-page omnibus jobs bill (SF 3035) is a significant expansion to Minnesota parental leave, pregnancy accommodations, and protections for nursing mothers. Importantly, these changes are effective July 1, 2023.
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May 22, 2023 | 
felhaber.com | Grant Collins
Last week, the Minnesota House and Senate passed the Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave Bill (“MN-PFML”), which establishes a state-run insurance program to provide Minnesota workers with partial wage replacement benefits for up to 20 weeks per year. The program is funded via a .7% payroll tax (up to the social security maximum), but employers can deduct half of that amount from employee’s wages. Both the taxes and benefits begin on January 1, 2026.
