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Article on Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2021.

Here's an interesting article on remote hiring from Employee Benefit News.

Across the nation, differing visions of how and when to reopen school buildings that were closed—many for the rest of the school year—to slow the spread of the coronavirus are creating tension among local, state, and federal officials. Article in EdWeek.

Life lessons from writer Bruce Horovitz on activity, finances, and flexibility after retirement.

While this is a long article, it is an interesting read about how some organizations are working to combat the high cost of specialty prescriptions. This article offers pros and cons to this controversial approach.

HR Magazine, Fall 2019

Schools handle a lot of personal data and may not have strong technology teams, leaving them vulnerable to attacks, experts say.

Some hackers demand ransom; others sweep up personal data for sale to identity thieves. But whatever hackers’ motives, school systems around the country have been the targets of their cyberattacks.

One attack forced the Houston County School District in Dothan, Ala., to delay the first day of school for 6,400 students. Others crippled computer systems at the Syracuse City School District in upstate New York and at three school districts in Louisiana.

Many public institutions, including hospitals, local governments and colleges, have been hit with ransomware attacks in recent years, but school districts have proved particularly enticing to hackers because they hold troves of private data and often lack the resources to fend off intruders...

The New York Times, July 28, 2019

Pennsylvania lawmakers said Monday they have struck a compromise on a spending plan that uses surplus dollars to spread around modest spending increases, hold the line on taxes and make a substantial deposit into a relatively bare budgetary reserve.

The Morning Call, June 24, 2019

In the near future, a snowy day may not translate into a day away from schoolwork.

PennLive, June 24, 2019

Much like their students, public school teachers are evaluated for their performance. But student test scores may soon play a smaller role in how teachers are graded.

PennLive, June 24, 2019

April is peak hiring time for schools, but with traditional hiring practices grinding to a halt during the COVID19 pandemic, districts are turning to alternative hiring strategies.

Teachers spend their days taking care of other people’s children. But what happens when they have babies of their own?

With a tight labor market, employers have to adapt to a higher standard demanded by in-demand talent. It's not just about higher pay anymore. Today's workers want more.

Dan Rockwell is a phenomenal resource for leadership and here is his list of the Top Viewed Posts on leadership. Definitely worth the read.

A principal went back to school as a 4th grader and he shares what he learned and what he will be doing differently, moving forward.

Current I9 paper form

Final Ruling

Please see this link for additional information. To clarify, the language included in this Act about new hires is not applicable for school entities.

FAQs concerning the CARES Act and how it relates to reimbursable account billings.

Article from EdWeek regarding possible nationwide teacher furloughs

A question and answer guide to understanding compensation and paid leave under both Senate Bill 751 and the FFCRA.

Federal Law to Mandate Paid Sick Leave, Enhanced Unemployment for Workers Affected by Pandemic

A useful article by Jessica Forbes Olsen of Fox Rothschild, LLP

A PDF from the Pennsylvania Department of Education for your review.

An article from the AASPA Legislative Brief Newsletter

Section 1153. Payment of Salaries of Teachers when Prevented from Rendering Services.

A SHRM article by Roy Maurer about relaxation of I-9 requirements to allow for employers taking physical proximity precautions.

This article from SHRM outlines important things to know about FFCRA regulations, including Qualifying Reasons for Leave Related to COVID-19 and Documentation of Need for Leave.

A list of frequently asked questions posed to the US Department of Labor regarding the new Families First Coronavirus Response Act.

This is a really good article about what changes you need to make to your HSAs and HRAs to allow additional products and medications to be covered, retro back to the end of 2019.

So what if your bargaining doesn’t end well? Do you know what you can and can’t do legally at the expiration of your union contract? What is Work to Rule and Status Quo anyway? With all of the labor strife in 2023 from the UAW, to hotel chains, to the actors guild, you need to be prepared for a strike. Whether you are bargaining this year or in the years to come, this webinar will help you be prepared if things go wrong in your bargaining process.