Category: Human Resources

January 15, 2019
Using Safety Data Sheets (SDSs)
When working with chemicals, you must be familiar with a material’s properties so you can take the proper safety precautions. This is accomplished by using Safety Data Sheets…

January 09, 2019
OSHA Clarifies Drug Testing and Incentive Program Rules
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a memorandum that reinterprets how its 2016 anti-retaliation rule applies to workplace safety incentive programs and drug testing policies Issued…

January 09, 2019
Pennsylvania Drug and Alcohol Testing Laws
Pennsylvania does not have a statute or regulation that directly prohibits or regulates workplace drug and alcohol testing by private employers. However, Pennsylvania case law and the state’s…

January 09, 2019
Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy
Use this sample drug and alcohol testing policy as a guide to implement one for your workplace. Click on here or on the image below to download.

December 20, 2018
Employer Responsibilities in Winter Weather
Snow days were a highlight of winter when many of us were children, but now winter weather presents a host of difficulties for employers. There are safety concerns…

December 18, 2018
Shape Up Employee Program
This guide introduces the Shape Up Program to employees. The Shape Up Program is a voluntary wellness program designed to encourage employees to become healthier. To download this guide…

December 13, 2018
5 Holiday Party Best Practices
Workplace-sponsored holiday parties present a host of liabilities for organizations each year. Factors like choice of venue and employees’ religious affiliations can create friction even before alcohol is…

December 12, 2018
Health Savings Account (HSA) – Distribution Rules
A health savings account (HSA) is a trust or account used to pay medical expenses that a high deductible health plan (HDHP) does not pay. HSAs offer triple…

December 12, 2018
HSA/HDHP Limits Will Increase for 2019
Overview On May 10, 2018, the IRS released Revenue Procedure 2018-30 to announce the inflation-adjusted limits for health savings accounts (HSAs) and high deductible health plans (HDHPs) for 201…

December 12, 2018
Health Savings Account (HSA) – Contribution Rules
Many employers offer high deductible health plans (HDHPs) to control premium costs and then pair this coverage with health savings accounts (HSAs) to help employees with their health…

December 06, 2018
Limiting Social Host Liquor Liability
A bartender is legally liable for serving alcohol to a patron who becomes intoxicated and then injures a third party. Does a business face a similar exposure when…

November 28, 2018
Liquor Liability Policy
Use this policy to encourage employees to adhere to responsible practices when serving and consuming alcoholic beverages. To download this sample policy, click here or on the image below.