6 Ways Agents Fail Their Workers’ Comp Customers

Posted on November 30, 2010 by The Seltzer Group

Workers Compensation is a complex and confusing system and it pays to have a trained professional by your side when it comes to your company’s program. Make sure your company is getting what it need and deserves from your agent.  Here are 6 Ways Agents Fail Their Workers’ Comp Customers:  Agents blindly copying other agents’ [...]

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Pennsylvania’s New Independent Contractor Law

Posted on November 29, 2010 by The Seltzer Group

These changes will be effective in 2011. – The criteria they must meet will go above and beyond what the IRS already enforces. – Standards set forth by Act 72 will ultimately be applied to other industries.  - An individual hired “to perform services for remuneration in the construction industry will be automatically treated as [...]

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Holiday Travel

Posted on November 26, 2010 by The Seltzer Group

The holidays season is time when friends and family gather together, and this means more travelers on the road and heavier traffic. Remember these tips for safe travel this holiday season. -          Fasten your seatbelt. It isn’t a secret that seatbelts save lives. Make sure everyone travelling with you is buckled up and all children [...]

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Have a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving!

Posted on November 25, 2010 by The Seltzer Group

From The Seltzer Group   Click here for some left over turkey ideas!

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Healthy Thanksgiving Tips

Posted on November 24, 2010 by The Seltzer Group

Thanksgiving is tomorrow, November 25, and that means spending time with family and friends, taking a day to count your blessings and be thankful. It’s also a day filled with rich and often times unhealthy food. Here are a few tips to having a happy and healthy holiday and how to indulge without going overboard.  [...]

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OSHA: Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Standards

Posted on November 23, 2010 by The Seltzer Group

The majority of injuries that occur in the workplace are preventable. The following is a list of the top 10 most frequently cited standards following worksite inspections by federal OSHA in 2010. OSHA publishes this list to alert employers about commonly cited standards so employers can take steps to find and fix recognized hazards before [...]

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You’re NOT too Young to Plan for Long-Term Care – Facts and Tips

Posted on November 22, 2010 by The Seltzer Group

Did you know? You’re probably not covered. Long term care is NOT typically covered by your health or long-term disability insurance.      2. Government programs aren’t designed to pay for all your long-term care needs. Medicare pays for skilled care and Medicaid only covers the very poor. Government programs often don’t cover care provided in [...]

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Temporary Relief from W-2 Reporting of Health Care Costs

Posted on November 2, 2010 by The Seltzer Group

Check out the link below for information about W-2 Reporting of Health Care Costs for the 2011 tax year. Temporary Relief W-2 Check out The Seltzer Group’s “Group Benefits Program” online or  contact one of our HR and Benefit Advisors at 1-888-366-1000 Ext. 128 if you would like more information on Health Care Reform and [...]

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7 Common Mistakes Employers Make With Their Company’s Workers Compensation

Posted on November 1, 2010 by The Seltzer Group

Workers Compensation can be a complicated and frustrating system for most business owners. Below are seven common mistakes business owners unconsciously make in regards to their company’s workers compensation program.  Making one or more of these mistakes will result in unnecessary expenses, reduced productivity and indirect costs that negatively affect the growth and success of your [...]

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