During a recession, conventional wisdom tells you to save, save, and save some more. This means cutting costs and saving every penny to pay down your debts and pad your savings. While this is sound advice — and advice most Americans embrace every day — it’s not advice that affects how most Americans approach their [...]
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Many people enjoy the summer weather. However, heat-related illness can pose a risk when temperatures rise. It is important to keep hydrated and rest frequently in shaded areas when in heat. Alcohol and caffeine are diuretics, and can contribute to dehydration and heat exhaustion. Instead of consuming these beverages, you should keep hydrated with adequate [...]
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Four unnecessay Worers’ Comp costs
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The Seltzer Group, located in Orwigsburg, Schuylkill Haven and Pottsville, provides the latest information regarding human resource regulations. For more information, please contact Ann Marie Blashock or Jenna Davis at the 888-366-1000. Since we’ve been receiving some inquiries about whether the COBRA extension has gone through or not, we’ve decided to send a recent update [...]
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Summer is a great time to be outdoors: however, being exposed to hot weather for too long can result is serious health problems. Take precautions to prevent heat-related illnesses and monitor children and the elderly during heat waves. Summer is also a time of increased travel on our nation’s roads. Fatalities between motorists ans motorcycle [...]
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While the average vehicle crash cost to an employer, according to the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is $16,500, it rises to $74,000 when a worker is injured in the crash. Whether you manage a full fleet or a few vehicles, this is a high-risk exposure that warrants attention. Here are six ways to help control costs…
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Crashes from cell phone use are on the rise. Both handheld & hands-free devices increase driver reaction time and are equally as dangerous. As of January 1st, 2010, seven states have implemented handheld cell phone bans and 19 have text messaging bans for all drivers. Don’t wait for legislation to drive safely! It’s important to: [...]
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The Seltzer Group, located in Orwigsburg, Schuylkill Haven and Pottsville, provide extensive Group Health and Human Resource services. For more information, please visit www.seltzergrp.com. Last year, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) began requiring reporting from Group Health Plans (GHPs) identifying situations where the plan is (or has been) the primary payer and Medicare is (or has [...]
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FesslerUSA, valued client of The Seltzer Group, is featured on Fox Bussiness, “Made in America.”
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The National Safety Council reports that for 16 to 20 year-olds, nearly one in every three deaths is caused by a crash. In fact, collisions are the number one cause of teen death. Letting teens know of the special risks they face as new drivers can help them stay safe behind the wheel. It is [...]
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