JANUARY PROCLAIMED AS NATIONAL SLAVERY AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION MONTH: Andraya Carson

JANUARY PROCLAIMED AS NATIONAL SLAVERY AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION MONTH

Press Statement by NAAG President and Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna

“‪Human trafficking is a $32 billion global industry, the fastest growing and second largest criminal activity in the world, tied with arms and after drug dealing. I applaud President Obama’s effort to bring this issue to the forefront in the minds of Americans by proclaiming January as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month.

“Modern slavery takes many forms, including forced labor, sex trafficking and involuntary domestic servitude. There is no one type of victim -- men and women, adults and children are all vulnerable. From every corner of our nation to every part of the globe, we must stand firm with victims.

“In June, I launched a National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) presidential initiative called ‘Pillars of Hope: Attorneys General Unite Against Human Trafficking.’ Attorneys General will continue to make the case that action must be taken to hold traffickers accountable, to mobilize care for victims and to build public awareness.

“Although law enforcement has made great strides, more work needs to be done. We stand with those throughout the world working every day to end modern slavery, bring traffickers to justice, and empower survivors to reclaim their freedom. I urge all Americans to educate themselves about all forms of modern slavery and the signs and consequences of human trafficking. Together, we will combat this crime within our borders and join with our partners around the world to end it.”

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Editor’s Note:More information about the NAAG Presidential Initiative on Combating Human Trafficking can be found here: http://www.naag.org/2011-2012-presidential-initiative.php. The Victim Hotline is 1-888-373-7888.

The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG), www.naag.org, was founded in 1907 to help Attorneys General fulfil the responsibilities of their office and to assist in the delivery of high quality legal services to the states and territorial jurisdictions.

Source credit: http://www.naag.org/january-proclaimed-as-national-slavery-and-human-trafficking-prevention-month1.php

Want to know about Arizona Taxes for 2015?

With the start of a new year comes new requirements to abide by regarding state taxes and payroll "stuff". Many of our clients have been asking for updates, and so, whether you are an employer or an employee, you should know a few things.....

Withholding Requirements:

• Register as an employer by filing Form UC-001 (Joint Tax Application). Registration can be completed online here.
• Employee Withholding Form, A-4
• Withholding Method = percent of gross pay
• Supplemental Rate = percent of gross pay

Local Taxes:

None

Arizona State Tax Unemployment Insurance:

Report quarterly wages and contributions by filing Form UC-018 (Unemployment Tax and Wage Report) by last day of month following end of quarter.  Can be completed online here.

Wage base $7,000 for 2014 and 2015
Rates range from 0.03% to 7.79 for 2015%
New employers use 2.0% for 2015
Job Training Tax surcharge - 0.10%, not included in stated rate.

Special Assessment of .50% for 2012.  This will NOT be assessed on wages in 2013.

State Disability Insurance:

None

State Labor Laws:

Minimum Wage - $7.90 per hour effective 1/1/14 and $8.05 per hour effective 1/1/15.
Termination Pay - Fired- pay within seven working days or the end of the next regular pay period, whichever is sooner. Quits- pay by the next regular payday.

New Hire Reporting:

Arizona New Hire Reporting Center
P.O Box 402
Holbrook, MA 02343

888-282-2064
Fax: 888-282-0502
To file online click here

Remit Withholding for Child Support to:

Division of Child Support Enforcement
Department of Economic Security
PO Box 40458
Phoenix, AZ 85067
602-252-4045
Report using this site

Reciprocal States:

None

Dray Carson: Exploring Sex Trafficking and Prostitution Demand During the Super Bowl

Much has been said about the impact of the Super Bowl on sex trafficking, most of which indicates it is a key variable leading to a dramatic increase in commercial sexual exploitation and victimization. Recent reports and dozens of news articles strongly point to the Super Bowl as the most prominent national event where sex trafficking flourishes, with estimates of as many as 10,000 victims flooding host cities to be offered to willing purchasers intent on buying sex. While this has attracted a great deal of attention in the media and has served as a key point in the national dialogue on sex trafficking, support for such assertions has been sparse. While some such inquiries have been conducted capably, evidence supported research on the influence of the Super Bowl on sex trafficking has been limited.

With the support of the McCain Institute, researchers from Arizona State University sought to investigate and understand the true impact of the Super Bowl on sex trafficking, to further the national discussion on sex trafficking and its local and national impact as well as to develop a baseline understanding of regional sex trafficking trends for the 2015 Super Bowl which is to be held in Phoenix. What follows is what we believe to be the first comprehensive and systematic review of the quagmire that is the Super Bowl and sex trafficking and the first attempt to add clarity to a complex, national epidemic.

Please click here to read the full report

Source Credit: This article first appeared on the McCain Institute Website

Andraya Carson is victim to former co-worker internet harassment

Andrya Carson is really Andraya Carson, otherwise known as Dray Carson. She is a business development executive for many small to mid size companies, helping them to achieve their growth and expansion goals. Her work ethic is tremendous and she often is found helping organizations more than what they could have ever expected.

Recently there has been some issues with a disgruntled former co-worker that is harassing Dray Carson on the internet. This employee or follower of that organization is drastically mislead with their thoughts and their comments about her loyalty to the organization. As a matter of a fact, Andraya Carson herself has paid the organization thousands of dollars as a client of the company. and Dray Carson's family is still a paying client of the organization's services even though she no longer works with the company. It is unfortunate that they have created the mess that they have- but Andraya Carson still maintains zero communication with former disgruntled employees or former individuals who have worked with or interacted with that organization in any way and are now doing so in a negative way.

Andrya Carson also is an advocate against sex trafficking and human trafficking.

We love Dray Carson

Welcome. This website is currently under construction! We are working on an amazing overview of the real Andraya Carson, so that you know her causes and ventures in the world. Unfortunately the haters will never understand how amazing she is and the life that she lives- dedicated to those that she cares about. She is true and authentic, and NEVER has said anything bad on the internet about people or companies that she has worked with in the past. As a mater of fact, she has done just the opposite. And she supports the companies that have been blessed to have her as a part of them in the past, regardless of the way she was treated. She is a superstar- and this website will highlight that.

Everyone wants to know about Andraya Carson - also known as Dray Carson

Andraya (Dray) Carson is an entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in business development, operations, sales, marketing and consulting.  She began her career as a financial advisor and quickly advanced to the position of Managing Partner for a Phoenix based, full financial planning firm, and was recognized as the top advisor each year.  Additionally, Miss Carson created and implemented training programs, documented procedures and participated in product development. She then co-founded a private equity firm where she led the Investor Relations division and the managed the firm’s operations. In 2009 Miss Carson launched Carson Connections, a boutique business development firm, and enjoys working personally with small to mid-size business owners from a variety of industries, helping them identify the possibilities of their business and find solutions to significantly improve productivity and profitability.

Currently Miss Carson is also a Business Advisor with G&A Partners, a licensed professional employer organization (PEO) founded in 1995.  Together they provide best-in-class solutions that take businesses to the next level, creating a more streamline approach to managing Human Resources, and gaining access to better benefits, stress-free payroll and administrative relief

Dray Carson: September Report Shows Hiring Up, Unemployment Down to 6-Year Low

Andraya Carson wanted to share this with all of the readers. Please feel free to reach out to Andraya (Dray Carson) with G&A Partners, to find out more about the economic climate and Human Resources related activities. Andraya Carson is one the top sales representatives and Business Development Advisors companywide for G&A Partners. 

by John Zappe on Oct 3, 2014, 11:47 AM

Propelled by strong hiring across a range of occupations and industries, September saw 248,000 new jobs added to the economy, which helped drive down unemployment to a six-year low of 5.9 percent.

The monthly jobs report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics also adjusted upward its count of hiring in August and July, increasing both by a combined 69,000 jobs. August’s initial anemic 142,000 estimate, which surprised analysts and prompted worrying about a hiring pause, was upped to 180,000.
Economists predicted September’s numbers would be in the 215,000 to 220,000 range. The higher number, plus the upward revisions, says that the August slowdown — only the second time this year hiring was under 200,000 — man just have been a blip.

Service sector shows strong gains

“The slower gain initially reported for August now appears to have been simply an aberration,” said Gad Levanon, director of macroeconomic and labor-market research at The Conference Board.
September’s job growth was concentrated in the service sector. Retailers and the leisure and hospitality industry added 35,300 and 33,000 jobs respectively. Grocers added 19,500 jobs, most of them marking the return to work of New England’s striking Market Basket employees. Restaurants and bars hired 20,400 new workers.

Other sectors showing hiring strength:

• Health care, up 22,600, the bulk coming from home health care and outpatient facilities;
• Employment services hired 33,600 new workers, with temp agencies accounting for 19,700;
• Professional and technical services added 21,100 positions, including jobs for architects and engineers, software developers and management and technical consultants;
• The financial sector was up 12,000 jobs, a nice gain for one of the sectors hardest hit by the recession.

Goods producers added only 29,000 jobs, with manufacturing contributing 4,000 and construction adding 16,000. Mining added 9,000.

Workforce participation at lowest level since 1978

Wages and the length of the work week changed little in September. Wage growth has been mostly stagnant this year, with hourly pay rates rising only 2 percent. The average workweek for all employees on private non-farm payrolls was 34.6 hours in September.
The BLS report also showed participation in the labor force is continuing to contract, which is a factor in bringing down the unemployment rate. September’s rate of 62.7 percent was the lowest since 1978. Even if no new jobs were being created, the unemployment rate would be decreasing since there are fewer workers employed or looking for work.

John was a newspaper reporter and editor until his geek gene lead him to launch his first website in 1994. Never a recruiter, he instead built online employment sites and sold advertising services to recruiters and employers. As VP of one large media operation, his employment revenue alone approached $2.5 million. Besides writing for ERE, John consults with digital content operations, focusing on the advertising side. And when he's not doing either, he can be found hiking in the California mountains or competing in canine agility events.

 

For compete article: http://www.tlnt.com/2014/10/03/september-report-shows-hiring-up-unemployment-down-to-6-year-low/

 

To learn more about how you can receive Human resources, workers comp, payroll and benefits assistance, contact Dray Carson-Hruby through G&A Partners at acarson@gnapartners.com