Pennsylvania Exemption Wage Threshold vs. Federal
There are differences between Pennsylvania and federal overtime requirements.
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Pittsburgh Ordinance: Employers Must Provide Paid Sick Leave for COVID-19
Pittsburgh’s City Council unanimously passed a Temporary COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave Ordinance, effective immediately (Dec. 9).
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Closer Look at New PA Mitigation Orders
Agencies and their customers should reassess their operations and safety protocols. In light of the soaring number of COVID-19 cases, on Monday Nov. 23, Governor Wolf and Secretary of Health Levine announced new targeted mitigation measures to contain the spread of the virus.Many requirements are consistent with past orders, and will likely not lead to
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Gov. Wolf Vetoes COVID-19 Immunity Bill
Gov. Tom Wolf, on Monday, vetoed IA&B-supported legislation which would have provided limited immunity from COVID-19 related lawsuits. House Bill 1737 was passed by state lawmakers on Nov. 20 during the final voting day of a rare post-election legislative session, which was needed in order to pass the remainder of the current fiscal year budget.HB
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Review Latest HR Updates
Take note of recent HR-related news, stemming from governmental mandates and case law. The following are documented as bulletins in our online HR resources. Federal Bulletins FED #109 – Remote I-9 Form Verification ExtensionFED #110 – IRS Extends Form 1095 Distribution Deadline to March 2FED #111 – 2021 Wage Cap Rises Modestly for Social Security
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COVID-19: FFCRA, Other Employer Considerations
As the number of COVID-19 cases rise, member agencies are reporting circumstances where an employee tests positive – or is exposed to (and possibly living with) someone who has COVID-19. Under either scenario, employers’ responsibilities under the paid leave provisions of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) may come into play.For employers with fewer
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COVID-19 Disrupts Professional Liability Market
The events of 2020 “have put considerable added pressure on professional liability insurers,” according to AM Best. The agency just released Best’s Special Report, “Professional Liability Insurers Navigate Uncertain Terrain Amid a Pandemic,” which included a survey of underwriters.Per AM Best’s announcement, results from the survey include: Two-thirds of respondents placed the severity of COVID-19
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Forecasting Impacts of the Election
Our national affiliate, the Big “I”, late last week projected the following outcomes as a result of the Tuesday, Nov. 3 election:Republicans have made significant gains in the House and successfully defended many of their vulnerable seats in the Senate. This is different than the “blue wave” that many in the media predicted and will
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How to Comply with New PA Training Requirement
Meet Pennsylvania’s new annuities suitability training requirement with ease during our live, four-hour Annuities – Consumer Protection and Suitability webinar. Filed for 4 hours of Annuity CEs in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware, this webinar will be offered:Monday, Dec. 7 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Register About The New Requirement As previously reported in Agent
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PCRB Addresses Scope of HVAC Code
Pennsylvania Compensation Rating Bureau (PCRB) Circular 1753 spells out changes to underwriting guidelines. Effective April 1, 2021, the payrolls between shop fabrication and installation crews can be assigned different classifications, to recognize the differences in process and hazards between the two activities, with differences in loss costs ($1.73 vs. $2.41).The PCRB has not identified the
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