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8 Tips for Handling Tough Employee Conversations | PA Employee Benefits
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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…
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Hurricane Season has Begun | PA Benefits Firm
Hurricane Florence made landfall in the Carolinas on Friday, September 14. Meteorologists are predicting the Category 4 storm may pack winds up to 130 MPH and bring heavy rains and flooding. In addition to immediate concern for safety and the impact on business operations, employers are likely to have questions — now and in the…
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New Federal Contract Compliance Directives | Duncansville Benefits Firm
On August 24, 2018, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) announced the following three directives: Guidance for Contractor Compensation Practices: Directive 2018-05 clarifies the OFCCP’s approach to conducting compensation evaluations, supports compliance and compensation self-analyses by contractors, and improves compensation analysis consistency and efficiency during compliance evaluations. Contractor Recognition…
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SCOTUS 2018 Roundup and 2019 Preview | PA Employee Benefit Advisors
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in ADA, EEOC, Employees, health, Health Care, Latest News, Philadelphia, president, President Trump, SCOTUS, ThinkHR, trump, workers, WorkplaceThe 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…
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Getting Married? Two Questions You Need to Ask Your Partner (but Probably Haven’t) | PA Benefits Agency
Getting married is a big leap. And you may be in the midst of a whole lot of planning—from when and where to have the wedding to whom to invite. But planning the wedding and honeymoon is just the start of your life together. As you start planning your future, don’t forget to put a…
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10 Things You Didn’t Know About Life Insurance | Pennsylvania Benefit Consultants
Life insurance blah blah blah. Is that what you hear when someone mentions it as part of your new job’s employee benefits round-up or when you see something about it on TV or social media? Not to worry: we’ve got the low-down on what you need to know. And it’s really not as overwhelming (or…
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Federal Employment Law Update April 2018 | Pennsylvania Benefit Advisors
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in Affordable Care Act, benefits, budget, Department of Labor, DOL, Employees, Employers, ERISA, fefderal law, fiduciary rule, Financial Debt, Financial Planning, Financial Wellness, HDHP, health, Health Care, Health Insurance, Insurance, IRS, Latest News, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Reporting, Social Media, tax law, taxes, WHD, workersDOL Releases Assistance for Enforcement of Tip Credit Rules under FLSA On April 6, 2018, the U.S. Department of Labor released a field assistance bulletin (FAB No. 2018-3) providing guidance concerning the Wage and Hour Division’s (WHD) enforcement of tip credit rules under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) after Congress amended the FLSA in…
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Higher Satisfaction Through Higher Education | Pennsylvania Benefit Brokers
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…
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A DOL Audit Can Happen to You | Duncansville Benefit Consultants
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in 401k, DOL, DOL audit, ERISA, health, Latest News, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, SPDs, ThinkHR, welfareSummary plan descriptions (SPDs) are required for all retirement, health, and welfare plans subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). However, misconceptions about this requirement are widespread. ERISA attorney Stacy H. Barrow, partner with Marathas Barrow Weatherhead Lent LLP, had a chat with ThinkHR about the importance of having proper ERISA…
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6 Ways to Keep the Flu from Sidelining Your Workplace | PA Benefit Brokers
This year’s flu season is a rough one. Although the predominant strains of this year’s influenza viruses were represented in the vaccine, they mutated, which decreased the effectiveness of the immunization. The flu then spread widely and quickly, and in addition, the symptoms were severe and deadly. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
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