Many people wonder every year about whether or not to pay their interns. To give you some guidance, please visit the Deparment of Labors website for Fact Sheet #71 http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/whdfs71.pdf For more information on the Fair Labor Standards Act, you can visit the DOL website at www.dol.gov or you can contact Ann Marie Blashock or [...]
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Summer means picnics, barbecues, parades, and fireworks displays, especially around the 4th of July. Summer also means an increase in injuries from backyard grills, bonfires and fireworks. In 2006, an estimated 9,200 people were treated in emergency rooms for fireworks-related injuries, 36 percent of whom were under 15 years old. Children between the ages of [...]
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The Seltzer Group, located in Orwigsburg, Schuylkill Haven and Pottsville, is constatly reviewing the facts regarding Health Care Reform. We provide periodic updates on items we feel can help our clients understand a little more about this confusing legislation. Please follow the link below to view the current fact sheets on the Patient Protection and [...]
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Sunday is July 4th and that means picnics, parties, and sun! OSHA offers safety tips on how to protect your self in the summer heat, whether you’re working or playing outside. Clink on the link below for a pocket-sized card with tips on how to protect yourself from skin cancer and block the sun’s harmful [...]
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