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Small or Large Employer? | PA Benefits Specialist
How do I know if I am a small or large employer? Why does it matter? Abridged from www.irs.gov An employer’s size is determined by the number of its employees. Employer benefits, opportunities and requirements are dependent upon the employer’s size and the applicable rules. Generally, an employer with 50 or more full-time employees or…
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5 Must-Do’s for Checking References | Pennsylvania Benefits Broker
Posted by Tom Ceconi www.hr360.com Your final step in making the decision to hire a candidate is to check his or her references. All too often, this is treated as a formality—a last box to check before extending an offer of employment. However, reference checks play a key role in the hiring process. In addition…
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New ACA Guidance | Duncansville Benefits Broker
Abridged from www.thinkhr.com On April 20, 2016, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury released the 31st set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and other health plan-related laws. The FAQs address questions on preventive services, coverage rescissions, mental health parity, and more.…
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Identity Protection: Prevention, Detection and Victim Assistance | Employee Benefits PA
Abridged from www.irs.gov Identity theft places a burden on its victims and presents a challenge to businesses, organizations and government agencies, including the IRS. Tax-related identity theft occurs when someone uses your stolen Social Security number to file a tax return claiming a fraudulent refund. The IRS combats tax-related identity theft with an aggressive strategy…
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6 Reasons Single People May Need Life Insurance | Employee Benefits Duncansville
By Maggie Leyes www.lifehappens.org Many people make the assumption that life insurance is for married couples and those with kids. While it is true that not all single people need life insurance, there are a number of reasons when it can make (really) good sense. 1. You have student loan debt. Many people assume that…
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Who Is a Fiduciary? | Benefits Broker Pennsylvania
Abridged from www.thinkhr.com Under the rule, a person is a fiduciary if he or she receives compensation for providing advice with the understanding it is based on the particular needs of the person being advised or that it is directed to a specific plan sponsor, plan participant, or IRA owner. Such decisions can include what…
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How to Add a Step Child to a Health Insurance Plan | Employee Benefits PA
By Jon Williams www.livestrong.com The addition of a stepchild to your family brings a variety of rewards and challenges. The task of adding your stepchild to your health insurance should be a relatively easy process. The addition of the stepchild might have occurred after a marriage or with a change in custody. According to Insurance…
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Steps to Successful Employee Communication | Pennsylvania Employee Benefits
www.hr360.com According to management expert and dean of Harvard Business School, Nitin Nohria, communication is the real work of leadership. And that doesn’t apply only to Fortune 500 companies. No matter the size of the organization, effective managers must be strong communicators to inspire and lead their teams. Unfortunately, with day-to-day business demands, communication skills…
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Set New Employees up for Success | Duncansville Benefits Broker
www.thinkhr.com A whopping 46% of new hires fail and are let go within 18 months of being hired. The blame doesn’t always fall on employees. In fact, more often than not, it probably points to employers, which means there’s risk of a wrongful termination lawsuit. Check out a few tips to help set up your…
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6 Reasons Single People May Need Life Insurance | PA Employee Benefits
www.lifehappens.org Many people make the assumption that life insurance is for married couples and those with kids. While it is true that not all single people need life insurance, there are a number of reasons when it can make (really) good sense. 1. You have student loan debt. Many people assume that your debt dies…
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