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How Paid Parental Leave is Changing the Benefits Landscape | PA Benefit Advisors
When you hear the term “paid parental leave”, what do you think of? Here in the U.S., paid leave benefits are somewhat of a luxury. Although the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) has made it possible for parents working at companies with 50 or more employees to secure 12 weeks of unpaid leave, the…
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L.R. Webber Associates, Inc. Employee Starts Outreach Serving Disadvantaged Families
“It made a difference for that one.” ~ Loren Eiseley Noah Foor is 17 years old. He has worked for Webber Advisors Associates, Inc. for the past couple of years as a student as part of a work/study program and during the summers. The week of Thanksgiving, Noah decided he was going to buy Thanksgiving dinner…
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Federal Employment Law Update – January 2017 | Pennsylvania Employee Benefits
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FAQs About Affordable Care Act Implementation Part 35 On December 20, 2016, the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) issued frequently asked questions (FAQs) addressing special enrollment for group health plans, coverage of preventive services under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and qualified small employer health reimbursement arrangements. The FAQs were prepared jointly by the Department…
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Pennsylvania Employment Law Update – November 2016 | PA Employee Benefits
Use of Payroll Cards On November 4, 2016, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf signed legislation (S.B. 1265) governing the use of payroll cards by employers for payment of wages. Pursuant to the bill, when an employer pays wages by payroll card, the employer must provide employees with a written or electronic statement of earnings and deductions…
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Why Technology Plays an Important Role as Workplace Demographics Shift | PA Employee Benefits
As an increasing number of Baby Boomers retire and leave the workforce, millennials are positioned to take on more leadership roles in the business world. Millennials bring with them a unique and evolving knowledge of technology and innovative HR practices that differ greatly from their Baby Boomer predecessors. As managerial roles are transferred from the…
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3 Life Insurance Myths That Could Hurt Young Families| PA Employee Benefits
When you’re just starting out, it often seems that a dollar never stretches far enough. And with new commitments, such as buying your first home or having children, comes the responsibility to make sure your loved ones will be provided for financially, no matter what life may bring. If you were to die unexpectedly, life…
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4 Easy Ways to Step Up Your Employee Wellness Program| PA Employee Benefits
Employee Wellness Programs are a key factor in employee engagement and overall company success in today’s business world. Wellness programs are consistently evolving and changing as employee demands shift. Companies are constantly looking for new ways to engage and encourage their employees, preferably at a lower cost. Below are some effective and cost-efficient ways to…
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Ask the Experts: EEO-1 Filing | PA Employee Benefits
Question: What is the EEO-1 report, which companies need to file it, and where do we get the data for the report? Answer: The EEO-1 report is a compliance survey mandated by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. All employers with 15 or more employees are covered by Title VII and are required to…
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The FLSA Overtime Changes and Their Impact on Employee Benefits | PA Benefit Advisors
Most employers should be reviewing payroll budgets and job descriptions to ensure that changes to salaries and job classifications are all in order by the December 1 deadline based on the new overtime exempt salary threshold and other final rule changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Another area that will be impacted by…
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How to Implement a Workplace Fitness Program | Pennsylvania Employee Benefits
Implementing a workplace fitness program at the office can help your company’s bottom line. A study by The American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, with results published in a 2008 issue of the “Journal of Occupational & Environmental Medicine,” found that employees who engaged in workplace wellness programs saved $176 to $182 on health…
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