ATTENTION
Open season for health insurance plans is coming up. All employees who have not previously enrolled in a health plan have the opportunity to enroll at this time. In addition, employees who are already enrolled in a health plan may make changes. Open season lasts from May 15 through June 3. No new enrollments or changes may be made before or after these dates. Anyone whose family situation changed last year due to marriage, birth of a child, divorce, or death, must make amendments to the health plan during the upcoming open season in order to assure that all dependents are adequately covered.
In order to enroll, or to make changes to your existing enrollment, please contact Shirley Wilson, your Benefits Manager. Enrollment forms and brochures describing the various plans are available in her office. If you would like someone to discuss the various options with you and to help you choose the best one for you, please e-mail Ms. Wilson to ask for an appointment.
Health insurance is one of the most important benefits offered to you as an employee of this company. Your employer pays a major portion of the cost of this insurance and offers you and your family excellent health protection at a reasonable cost. If you are not currently enrolled in a plan, it is suggested that you give serious consideration to these benefits. There will be no other opportunity to enroll until next year at this time.
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Who probably wrote this notice?
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Which of the following describes employees who would probably ignore this notification?
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Why is participation recommended?
Disputes with Merchants and Service Providers
If a problem arises regarding items or services purchased with your credit card, you may have the right not to pay the balance due. You must first allow the merchant or service provider the opportunity to correct the problem. In the case of items purchased, you must return the items to the store and ask for an exchange or a repair. In the case of services, you must request that the provider redo the services or repair any damage. If the merchant or service provider is unable to satisfactorily correct a problem, then you may inform the credit card company that you want to stop payment. Request form #359, complete it, and fax or mail it back to the company. Alternatively, you can download the form from t he company’s website and submit it by e-mail. You will be asked to provide thorough information regarding date and place of purchase, name of merchant or provider, and the reasons why attempts to correct the problem were not satisfactory. No further payments will be required on the charge under dispute while your request is being reviewed. There are three limitations on this right:
* The purchase must have been made within 60 days of submitting form #359.
* The purchase must have been made in your home state or within 130 miles of your current mailing address.
* The price of the purchase must be greater than $50.
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What rights does this passage refer to?
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Which of the following is necessary for the purchaser to exercise this right?
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In which situation is this passage relevant?
Maintaining the balance between services and tax rates, as well as encouraging economic growth while providing for community needs, is an ongoing challenge and one of our most important tasks. Our challenge is to provide cost-effective services without sacrificing assistance to our citizens in need. We must encourage economic development without sacrificing our neighborhoods. We must foster business development that will provide jobs for our citizens right here in our own community without harming the quality of life that makes this city such a great place to live and raise our families.
It is citizen participation more than anything else that makes this community special. Without the interest, support, and involvement of neighbors like you, our community would not be such a wonderful place to live, work, and go to school. We always welcome your ideas and are happy to discuss with you any thoughts or concerns you may have about the many changes that are taking place in our community today. Please don’t hesitate to contact us by phone or e-mail and let us know what is on your mind. We appreciate your contributions and look forward to continuing to serve the community’s interest.
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Who would probably NOT write this notice?
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What is the tone of this bulletin?
ADOPT A DOG!
A great opportunity for our employees to adopt a loyal friend of the company! Five of our guard dogs are scheduled to retire from active service at our warehouses at the end of June.
Our company’s adopt-a-dog program gives you the opportunity to bring a special dog into your life while at the same time providing these deserving animals with a loving home. All of our dogs are very intelligent, loyal, and highly trained.
GIVE ONE OF OUR RETIREES A GOOD HOME!
2 German shepherd females
1 Doberman male
2 Rottweiler females
Meet the dogs
Where: In the east parking lot, next to the Security Office
When: Thursday, July 25, 3:00-6:00
The dogs will be there for you to meet and play with, and their handlers will be available to answer your questions. We will also have applications on hand for everyone interested in signing up to adopt one of these special animals.
3-month trial in your home
If returned, no questions asked
Not recommended for homes with young children
CALL TRACY FOR MORE DETAILS
403-555-8563 x21
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How many breeds are up for adoption?
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Why does the company have dogs?
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The word “retire” in line 3 is closest in meaning to
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Why might the company be giving these dogs away?
ONLINE AUCTION!!!
Our Eighth Street offices are closing down and moving uptown. We can’t take all that furniture with us, so we are providing you with this special opportunity to acquire good quality office furniture at excellent prices. Take advantage of this special offer that is being made to employees of this company only.
GOING… GOING… GONE!
Go to our company website and click on “Auction”. You will be able to view all our offerings and put in your bids. Desks, tables, computer stands, file cabinets, lamps, carpets, and more are available. You must enter your employee password in order to make a bid.
All bids must be placed between March 16 and March 23. All items are sold as is, and all sales are final. Most items are in good to excellent condition. Some items may be damaged. We have made every attempt to accurately describe the size, color, and condition of each item, but the company is not responsible for any discrepancies between item descriptions and actual condition of the items. There will be no returns and no refunds. Winning bidders will be notified by e-mail by March 30. All items must be paid for and picked up by April 15.
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How can potential bidders see the items for sale?
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What is the policy on items in imperfect condition?
