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Monday, September 30, 2013

October 2013 State Holiday Closing Schedules

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State closures for holidays

Please note, states sometimes make last-minute changes to their holiday closing schedules. We will update this list as we become aware of any changes.

Want to learn more about a holiday? Just click on the links.

DateStateHoliday
Monday, October 14Alabama, Arizona, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Utah, Virginia, West VirginiaColumbus Day
Monday, October 14South DakotaNative American Day
Friday, October 18AlaskaAlaska Day
Friday, October 25NevadaNevada Day


Friday, August 30, 2013

September 2013 State Holiday Closing Schedules

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State closures for holidays

Please note, states sometimes make last-minute changes to their holiday closing schedules. We will update this list as we become aware of any changes.

Want to learn more about a holiday? Just click on the links.

DateStateHoliday
Monday, September 2AllLabor Day


Happy Labor Day from CLAS!

Happy Labor Day!

This year Labor Day will be on Monday, September 2. Labor Day honors the social and economic achievements of American workers.

The first Labor Day was held in 1882, with the first governmental recognition coming from ordinances passed in 1885 and 1886. Over time, more and more states adopted the holiday.

Labor Day is often celebrated as a day of rest and is viewed by many as a last chance for relaxation and recreation before the end of summer. Traditionally, the holiday featured parades, barbecues, and festivals. In modern times, addresses by union officials, industrialists, educators, and government officials have also became popular as more emphasis is placed upon the economic and civic significance of the holiday.

We at CLAS thank you for your business and wish you and yours a happy and safe Labor Day celebration.



Monday, August 5, 2013

Happy Anniversary to CLAS

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As of Sunday, August 4, CLAS has been providing excellent service for 33 years. Happy anniversary to us!

Monday, July 29, 2013

August 2013 State Holiday Closing Schedules

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State closures for holidays

Please note, states sometimes make last-minute changes to their holiday closing schedules. We will update this list as we become aware of any changes.

Want to learn more about a holiday? Just click on the links.

DateStateHoliday
Monday, August 12Rhode IslandVictory Day
Tuesday, August 16HawaiiStatehood Day
Tuesday, August 16VermontBennington Battle Day
Tuesday, August 30MarylandService Reduction Day


Thursday, July 25, 2013

When Employees Leave – How Your Service Company Can Help

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When you lose an employee, can you find out everything they did with your service company?

We've talked before about reasons to use a public records service company, including improved priority for your filings at the Secretary of State's office and experienced reviews of your filings before you submit them. However, you may not have realized that a good service company can also help you deal more smoothly with employee turnover.

It's a fact that many companies are experiencing increased employee turnover. One of the challenges this creates is how to make certain that critical business knowledge doesn't get lost at the same time. In a recent example, one our our clients faced the daunting task of piecing together information after an employee had already left the company.

Although your service company can't know everything your outgoing employees handle, you should be able to count on them to provide you with as seamless a transition as possible with regard to the work you do with them.

  • Consider whether you have a single contact person you can rely on, or whether you'll be shuffled from department to department to find out what you need to know.
  • Also think about the average tenure of the employees at your service company. Obviously, if they experience high turnover themselves, you're going to have a more difficult time.

At a company like CLAS, where our senior employees have been with us for more than 15 years and the average tenure of an employee is over 10 years, you can count on getting help from someone with industry experience. In our example above, our client was able to work with one committed person who walked them through all aspects of their dealings with us. This meant they also had the advantage of working with someone who knew about their particular needs.

Whether you're faced with employees who are ready for retirement, much-dreaded layoffs or other circumstances, you need all the help you can get. A good service company can provide you with the additional support you need.

Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Texas: Update to July 2013 State Holidays

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Update to State Holiday Closures:


The office of the Texas Secretary of State and the office of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts will be closed both Thursday, July 4, 2013, and Friday, July 5, 2013 in observance of Independence Day. All offices will open at normal business hours on Monday, July 8, 2013.

You can see additional state closures in our updated post for July 2013 State Holiday Closing Schedules.