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Time to Impute Income
From ChamberChoice As the year begins to wind down, employers should remember to have on their “to do” list a review of any benefits which need to be reported as imputed income. In general, the benefits that an employer provides to its employees are excluded from an employee’s taxable income. However, for employer-sponsored group term life insurance,…
Read MoreThank You to the Holiday Open House’s Angel Sponsors
This is the second in a series of posts recognizing and thanking all of the valuable contributors that helped make the 2017 Chamber Holiday Open House a successful event once again. It is the continued support of these businesses, organizations and individuals that helps the Chamber fulfill its mission of offering programs, benefits and events…
Read MoreThank you to the Holiday Open House’s Major Sponsors
This is the first in a series of posts recognizing and thanking all of the valuable contributors that helped make the 2017 Chamber Holiday Open House a successful event once again. It is the continued support of these businesses, organizations and individuals that helps the Chamber fulfill its mission of offering programs, benefits and events…
Read MoreCandidates Nominated for Chamber Board
The Chamber’s Board of Directors is recommending a slate of candidates to serve on the Board beginning April, 2018. Members will vote on nominations at the Annual Meeting, sponsored by PPL Electric Utilities, which is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 8 at Rolling Pines Golf Course. Nominated to serve are: Three-year term: Dan Knorr, II,…
Read MorePaycheck Protection Vote Fails in State House
From PA Chamber of Business & Industry Last week, the House failed to pass legislation that would have prevented public employers from using taxpayer-funded payroll systems to automatically deduct money for campaign contributions or other political activity from employees’ paychecks. Senate Bill 166 – which was defeated in a 90-102 vote on final passage – earned the support…
Read MoreTax Reform Bill Provides More Benefits for Small Business
A final tax reform package is expected to be on President Trump’s desk as early as Wednesday, Dec. 20. Following the passage of differing bills in the House and Senate, a conference committee with leaders from both chambers was formed to come to reach a compromise. A representative of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce told…
Read MoreMembers Learn About Different Generations in the Workplace at Learn at Lunch
A group of engaged individuals from Chamber member organizations enjoyed a presentation from Tina Welch of Welch Performance Consulting on different generations in the workplace last Tuesday, Dec. 12, at Wesley United Methodist Church. Chamber Learn at Lunches are sponsored by PPL Electric Utilities and this specific Learn at Lunch was also co-sponsored by PA…
Read MoreState House Passes Unemployment Compensation Funding Bill
From PA Chamber of Business & Industry The House passed in a nearly unanimous (183-4) vote last week legislation that many lawmakers called a “necessary compromise” to help address the state Unemployment Compensation benefit system costs for operational and system upgrades. House Bill 1915 was crafted with bipartisan support following the misappropriation of UC system funds…
Read MoreIt’s Official: Affordable Care Act Employer Mandate to be Enforced
From ChamberChoice Recently it was communicated that there were Internal Revenue Service (IRS) indications of intent to begin enforcement of the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) “employer mandate.” However, as of Nov. 2, 2017, it’s official. On that date, the IRS issued its proposed assessment letter (Letter 226J) it will use when notifying employers of their potential…
Read MoreCoalition, Local Chambers Urge House Approval of Important Workers’ Compensation Reform Measure
From PA Chamber of Business & Industry The PA Chamber recently sent two communications to lawmakers urging support for S.B. 936, which would establish a prescription drug formulary for injured workers in the Commonwealth. A group memo was sent to House lawmakers from a broad coalition including hospitals, pharmacists, addiction treatment professionals, healthcare providers, local governments, school districts…
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