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In the United States, Social Security is the commonly used term for the federal Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance ( OASDI) program and is administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA). [1] The Social Security Act was passed in 1935, [2] and the existing version of the Act, as amended, [3] encompasses several social welfare ...
UNRWA operations, as of 1 January 2017. The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA, pronounced / ˈ ʌ n r ə / UN-rə) is a UN agency that supports the relief and human development of Palestinian refugees.
The National Independent Venue Association (NIVA) is an American trade association of independent music venues, promoters, and festivals. [1] Based in New York City, [2] it was founded in March 2020 [3] to pursue federal support such as business recovery grants and tax relief in the wake of COVID-19's effect on the live entertainment industry. [1]
The Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989 was enacted to protect federal employees who disclose "Government illegality, waste, and corruption" from adverse consequences related to their employment. [58] This act provides protection to whistleblowers who may receive demotions, pay cuts, or a replacement employee.
The United Way of Atlanta created the first 2-1-1 service in 1997. [65] The Atlanta information and referral service was conceived to help navigate people to find the best programs for their need (e.g. homeless shelters, tax preparation, after-school programs, rent assistance, etc.). [65]
e. A tax is a compulsory financial charge or some other type of levy imposed on a taxpayer (an individual or legal entity) by a governmental organization in order to collectively fund government spending, public expenditures, or as a way to regulate and reduce negative externalities. [1] Tax compliance refers to policy actions and individual ...
Pensions in Germany are based on a “three pillar system”. [3] First pillar: mandatory state pension insurance ( gesetzliche Rentenversicherung ). This part of the basic social security system. All employees and employers pay a percentage of salaries into this system. Second pillar: voluntary occupational pension insurance.
Over 700 full-time FCCC employees. The Foundation for California Community Colleges (FoundationCCC) is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization with headquarters in Sacramento, California. Established in 1998 as the official nonprofit auxiliary to the California Community Colleges. The organization is overseen by a Board of Directors, where eleven ...