Category: Human Resources

Ask the Experts: FMLA Leave and Attendance Incentives | Pennsylvania Benefits Advisors

Dec 14, 2018

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LR Webber

in FMLA, Human Resources

Question: We give year-end bonuses based on attendance, and employees with a certain number of absences are disqualified. If an employee took FMLA leave, can we count those absences against them and withhold the attendance bonus? Answer: Yes, if you apply the rubric used to qualify employees for the bonus consistently across all “equivalent leave…
Celebrate the Season Safely | PA Benefits Group

Dec 11, 2018

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LR Webber

in Employers, Human Resources, Workplace

As the holiday season approaches, the economy is humming along, unemployment is low, and companies are enjoying the fruits of corporate tax breaks. Time to celebrate? Not so fast, according to the 2018 Holiday Party Survey by Challenger, Gray & Christmas. The survey found that just 65 percent of companies are holding holiday festivities this…
PCORI Fee Increase for Health Plans | PA Benefits Consultants

Nov 7, 2018

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LR Webber

in ACA, HRA, HSA, Human Resources, IRS, PCORI, PCORI Fees, QSEHRA, self-funding

On November 5, 2018, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released Notice 2018-85 to announce that the health plan Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) fee for plan years ending between October 1, 2018 and September 30, 2019 will be $2.45 per plan participant. This is an increase from the prior year’s fee of $2.39 due to…
Are You Ready for Election Day? | PA Benefits Advisors

Oct 31, 2018

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LR Webber

in Election, Employees, Employers, Human Resources

Election Day is next Tuesday, November 6. Do you know what provisions, if any, you must make to accommodate your employees’ rights to vote? Time off for voting is not a federal requirement; however, 30 states have voting leave laws impacting the workplace. These state laws vary significantly. Not all leave is required to be…
8 Tips for Handling Tough Employee Conversations | PA Employee Benefits

Oct 25, 2018

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LR Webber

in Employees, Employers, Health Insurance Providers, HR, Human Resources, leadership, Workplace

We all get cold feet when it comes to addressing difficult issues with colleagues in the workplace. It’s stressful, and you just can’t help but think of all of the ways that a well-meaning conversation could go sideways. You worry about the longer-lasting effects of a damaged work relationship but know that you must correct…
What We’re Reading – September 2018 | PA Benefits Firm

Sep 28, 2018

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LR Webber

in ALEs, Benefit consultants, benefits, custom content, EEOC, Employees, Employers, Financial Planning, Financial Wellness, HDHP, health, Health Care, HR, Human Resources, lr webber, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PPO, tax cuts, tax law, ThinkHR, Workplace

We scour the web for interesting and actionable HR news and information, so you don’t have to. Here are 10 curated stories that caught our attention this month. Please Say Yes In today’s tight labor market, it’s becoming increasingly common for candidates to turn down offers. There are three key changes you can make to…
Higher Satisfaction Through Higher Education | Pennsylvania Benefit Brokers

Apr 11, 2018

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LR Webber

in 401k, benefits, budgets, education, education benefits, Employees, Employers, Financial Debt, Financial Planning, Financial Wellness, health, higher education, HR, Human Resources, investments, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, SHRM, workers

When evaluating employee benefits, essentials such as health and dental plans, vacation time and 401(k) contributions quickly come to mind. Another benefit employers should consider involves subsidizing learning as well as ambitions. Grants and reimbursements toward advanced degrees and continuing education can be a smart investment for both employers and employees. Educational benefits are strongly…
The Perks of Holiday Parties: How They’re Still an Asset to Your Company | PA Benefit Advisors

Dec 6, 2017

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LR Webber

in budgets, christmas, Company events, Employees, Employers, holiday party, HR, Human Resources, Latest News, Workplace

The end of the year is upon us and a majority of companies celebrate with an end-of-year/holiday party. Although the trend of holiday parties has diminished in recent years, it’s still a good idea to commemorate the year with an office perk like a fun, festive party. BENEFITS OF A YEAR-END CELEBRATION Holiday staff parties…
Ask the Experts: Can a well qualified older candidate fit on a much younger team? | PA Benefit Advisors

Nov 10, 2017

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LR Webber

in Civil Rights Act, Employers, HR, Human Resources, Workplace

Question: We recently interviewed an older candidate for a position. She’s well qualified, but the team she would be working with is made up of people who are much younger, and we are worried about how she will fit in. Can the criteria to hire for cultural fit outweigh potential age discrimination concerns? Answer: Your…
It’s Open Enrollment Time! | PA Benefit Advisors

Oct 26, 2017

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LR Webber

in Employees, Employers, HR, Human Resources, Open Enrollment, Workplace

Fall. With it comes cooler temperatures’, falling leaves, warm seasonal scents like turkey and pumpkin pie, and Open Enrollment. It goes without saying; employees who understand the effectiveness of their benefits are much more pleased with those packages, happier with their employers, and more engaged in their work. So, as your company gears up for…