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Assistance on Tuition Assistance | PA Benefits Broker
Abridged from www.shrm.org Is tuition assistance on the agenda for your next departmental planning session? If so, here are some recommendations to consider: Make your policy understandable to all. Make sure collateral materials are widely available and understandable to younger employees who aren’t accustomed to insurance claims, expense account reimbursements or financial forms. Tuition assistance…
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OSHA Penalties after August 1, 2016 | Benefits Broker PA
www.thinkhr.com OSHA Penalties Increasing by 78 Percent After August 1, 2016 Section 701 of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 contains the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Improvements Act of 2015, which requires the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and most other federal agencies to implement inflation-adjusted civil penalty increases. The Inflation Adjustment Act…
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Ask The Experts: Summer Dress Code | Pennsylvania Employee Benefits
www.thinkhr.com Question: How do we address a situation where an employee is coming to work dressed too casually even for our more relaxed summer dress code? Answer: As the summer months make for hotter days, it’s common for people to wear more comfortable clothes such as flip-flops and tank tops; but if you don’t specify…
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E-Verify Users Must Still Fill Out I-9 Forms | Employee Benefits Duncansville
By Roy Maurer www.shrm.org Employers are obligated to complete and maintain I-9 employment eligibility verification forms for every worker, even if the organization is using E-Verify to validate work authorization. “E-Verify is not a replacement for the Form I-9 but rather an added layer of protection, deterring document and identity theft to a certain extent,”…
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Qualifying Life Event’s | Benefits Specialist Duncansville
Abridged from www.healthcare.gov A change in your situation – like getting married, having a baby, or losing health coverage – that can make you eligible for a Special Enrollment Period, allowing you to enroll in health insurance outside the yearly Open Enrollment Period. There are 4 basic types of qualifying life events. (The following are…
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Health Insurance Marketplace | PA Employee Benefits
Abridged from www.irs.gov Health care insurance purchased through the Marketplace If you purchased health care insurance through the Marketplace, you should receive a Form 1095-A, Health Insurance Marketplace Statement, at the beginning of the tax filing season. The information shown on Form 1095-A helps you complete your federal individual income tax return. If Form 1095-A…
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OSHA Injury and Illness Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements | PA Benefits Broker
Abridged from www.OSHA.GOV Recordkeeping Requirements Many employers with more than 10 employees are required to keep a record of serious work-related injuries and illnesses. (Certain low-risk industries are exempted.) Minor injuries requiring first aid only do not need to be recorded. How does OSHA define a recordable injury or illness? How does OSHA define first…
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The Advantages of Going to the Gym Every Day | Benefits Specialist Pennsylvania
By Michelle Kulas www.livestrong.com The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that all adults get at least 30 minutes of moderate exercise five days a week. Going to the gym every day is one way to accomplish this goal. Regular exercise carries many physical and mental health benefits. Do not begin any new exercise…
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5 Ways Critical Illness Insurance Can Be a Financial Life Saver | Duncansville Employee Benefits
By Ken Smith www.lifehappens.org It was a world-famous heart surgeon, Dr. Marius Barnard, who created critical illness insurance, as he saw how the financial stress that accompanied cancer, heart attack and stroke was killing his patients. This type of insurance typically gives you a lump-sum cash payment if you are diagnosed with one of the…
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How to Keep Your Employees Motivated and Productive | Benefits Specialist PA
By Tom Ceconi www.hr360.com Winter time can lead to less productivity and lower morale If you’ve noticed your employees acting a little less than chipper during the winter, you’re not alone. According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, lack of sunlight has been linked to feelings of sluggishness and mood changes, so winter’s shorter…
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