Category: Workplace

SCOTUS 2018 Roundup and 2019 Preview | PA Employee Benefit Advisors

Aug 30, 2018

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LR Webber

in ADA, EEOC, Employees, health, Health Care, Latest News, Philadelphia, president, President Trump, SCOTUS, ThinkHR, trump, workers, Workplace

The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) heard several cases with employment implications during their 2018 session, including the following four cases we covered in detail. (Click the case names to read the full articles.) Encino Motorcars, LLC v. Navarro: Encino shifted the burden of proof in Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime exemption…
3 Memos and 3 Categories | PA Employee Benefit Advisors

Aug 17, 2018

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LR Webber

in Financial Planning, Financial Wellness, lr webber, NLRA, NLRB, NPRM, Philadelphia, Social Media, ThinkHR, Wellness Programs, workers, Workplace

NLRB Provides Insight on How it Will Address Employer Policies On July 13, 2018, the General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or Board) released three advice memos providing guidance to employers about how the NLRB will evaluate handbook policies and work rules under the new Boeing standard established in December 2017.…
Summer Survival Guide | PA Employee Benefits Firm

Aug 1, 2018

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LR Webber

in benefits, budget, summer, sun safety, water safety, Wellness Programs, workers, Workplace

We are halfway through our summer break and by now you have heard 1,000 times, “I’m bored!” from your kids! How do you survive the summer and keep your sanity? Follow these tips to make this summer break memorable and tackle the challenge of keeping your kids engaged. Keep A Routine Kids thrive with…
Social Media Tips Every Business Should Know | PA Benefits Advisors

Jul 27, 2018

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LR Webber

in custom content, digital communication, Employers, facebook, LinkedIn, Social Media, tech, technology, tips, Workplace

Social media connects you to your audience. Follow these tips to engage with them even better!
Wearable Technology | PA Employee Benefit Advisors

Jul 10, 2018

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LR Webber

in benefits, custom content, Employees, Employers, Financial Wellness, health, Health Insurance, Health Insurance Providers, heart disease, Medical Savings Accounts, medical spending, Medicare, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, tech, technology, wearable technology, Wellness, Wellness Programs, Workplace

Don’t lie–we ALL love gadgets. From the obscure (but hilariously reviewed on Amazon) Hutzler 571 Banana Slicer to the latest iteration of the Apple empire. Gadgets and technology can make our lives easier, make processes faster, and even help us get healthier. Businesses are now using the popularity of wearable technology to encourage employee wellness…
Pennsylvania Employment Law Update – July 2018 | PA Benefits Firm

Jul 5, 2018

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LR Webber

in compensation, Employees, Employers, equal employment, equal pay, governor, Wellness Programs, workers, Workplace

Equal Pay for Commonwealth Employees On June 6, 2018, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf signed Executive Order 2018-18-03 prohibiting commonwealth agencies from: Inquiring about a job applicant’s current compensation or compensation history at any stage during the hiring process; or Requesting that an applicant disclose current salary or salary history information. Applicants may also refuse to…
Federal Employment Law Update – June 2018 | Duncansville Employee Benefits Firm

Jun 27, 2018

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LR Webber

in handbook policies, Wellness Programs, workers, Workplace, Workplace Safety

NLRB: Guidance on Handbook Rules Post-Boeing On June 8, 2018, National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) General Counsel, Peter B. Robb, released a memorandum (GC 18-04) providing guidance to regional offices under the NLRB’s decision in Boeing. Per Boeing, the NLRB evaluates facially neutral handbook policies and work rules by a balancing test of impact versus…
10 Stories That Caught Our Eye in June 2018 | Pennsylvania Employee Benefit Advisors

Jun 26, 2018

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LR Webber

in Civil Rights Act, Department of Labor, DOL, Pennsylvania, ThinkHR, workers, Workplace, Workplace Safety

Are you having a hard time keeping up with the steady flow of news and information that affects your workplace? Let ThinkHR help! We’ve curated some of the stories from business, news, human resources, benefits, and risk management publications that caught our eye this June. Just Don’t Ask Job candidates are covered by the Civil…
Is Fortnite Addiction Interfering with Your Workplace? | Duncansville Employee Benefits

Jun 12, 2018

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LR Webber

in benefits, Employees, Employers, fortnite, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, video games, Workplace

If you haven’t heard, the latest video game craze is Fortnite Battle Royale. This free multiplayer game can be played on both PC & Mac computers, Xbox, Playstation, and iOS devices. Fortnite is set on an island where a floating bus drops 100 players to gather materials to build fortresses and collect weapons in order…
Federal Employment Law Update – May 2018 | PA Benefit Firm

May 22, 2018

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LR Webber

in benefits, budget, budgets, coverage, OSH Act, OSHA, workers, Workplace

Electronic Submission of Injury and Illness Records to OSHA for Tracking The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced that establishments with 250 or more employees that are currently required to keep OSHA injury and illness records, and establishments with 20–249 employees that are classified in certain industries with historically high rates of occupational injuries and…