Tag: wellness

SCOTUS 2018 Roundup and 2019 Preview | PA Employee Benefit Advisors

Aug 30, 2018

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Webber Advisors

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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…
ACA Tax Repeal | Pennsylvania Employee Benefits

Aug 22, 2018

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Webber Advisors

in ACA, Affordable Care Act, health, Health Care, Health Care Reform, Health Insurance, Health Insurance Providers, Health Savings Account, penatly, president, trump, Wellness, Wellness Programs

Recently, the President signed a bill repealing the Affordable Care Act’s Individual Mandate (the tax penalty imposed on individuals who are not enrolled in health insurance). While some are praising this action, there are others who are concerned with its aftermath. So how does this affect you and why should you pay attention to this…
3 Memos and 3 Categories | PA Employee Benefit Advisors

Aug 17, 2018

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Webber Advisors

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.…
Federal Employment Law Update – August 2018 | Pennsylvania Employee Benefits Firm

Aug 16, 2018

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Webber Advisors

in FMLA, form 5500, Form I-9, NLRA, NPRM, OSH Act, OSHA, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

FMLA Forms Expiration Date Extended The Department of Labor’s model Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) notices and certification forms were originally due to expire on May 31, 2018, but were extended twice, and now expire on August 31, 2018. Once approved by the Federal Office of Management and Budget, the new FMLA forms will be valid…
Summer Survival Guide | PA Employee Benefits Firm

Aug 1, 2018

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Webber Advisors

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…
Wearable Technology | PA Employee Benefit Advisors

Jul 10, 2018

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Webber Advisors

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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Webber Advisors

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…
L.R. WEBBER ANNOUNCES EXCITING LEADERSHIP APPOINTMENTS

Jun 29, 2018

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Webber Advisors

in leadership, lr webber, RPA

Duncansville, PA, June 29, 2018– Webber Advisors Associates, Inc. (Webber Advisors) is proud to announce appointments to the company’s senior leadership. As part of an overall rebranding and growthstrategy, Webber Advisors has realigned the organization to create maximum efficiencies and enhance relationships with all stakeholders. With a balance of existing and new talent, a cohesive…
Federal Employment Law Update – June 2018 | Duncansville Employee Benefits Firm

Jun 27, 2018

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Webber Advisors

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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Webber Advisors

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…