2016 Power Kunkle Fall Symposium

Thursday, September 8, 2016

7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
7:30 - 8:00 Registration & Breakfast
8:00 - 11:30 Presentations

The symposium will address the following topics:

New DOL OT Regulations

The Fair Labor Standards Act and who is entitled to OT in the workplace is changing in some fundamentals ways starting December 1, 2016. New regulations will impact employees who are entitled to OT due to regulatory changes impacting, among other things, the salary levels for being deemed exempt. This presentation will provide practical guidance on preparing for & implementing these changes in the workplace.

Presented by: Todd Shill, Partner & Executive Committee Member Kevin Gold, Partner Rhoads & Sinon LLP - Harrisburg, PA

2016: Presidential Politics in the Nation & the State

An examination of the factors likely to matter in the 2016 elections, focusing on the candidates, the issues, and the most recent polls. Dr. Madonna will provide an assessment of past elections, with an emphasis on how they might shed light on the 2016 elections. Also, he will discuss various state elections and issues.

Presented by: Dr. G. Terry Madonna, Franklin & Marshall College

Ben Admin/HRIS System

Should you take advantage of HR Technology in the form of a Ben Admin System? Administering employee benefits can be quite complex. Understanding the considerations involved in the process of administering benefits manually proves to be very time consuming. Hear why a Ben Admin automated system may be a great time saver for you and provide upgraded communication to your employees.

Presented by: Frank Mengert, Director of Benefits Technology, ebenefit Marketplace

Risk Management

This presentation will explain how your worker's comp claims, safety and wellness initiatives tie together to prevent undue risk to your company.

Presented by: Mike Lukart, CSP CWSA, President, East Coast Risk Management LLC

The use of this seal is not an endorsement by the HR Certification Institute of the quality of the activity. It means that this activity has met the HR Certification Institute’s criteria to be pre-approved for recertification credit.

Wednesday September 17, 2014

7:30 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
7:30 – 8:00 Registration & Breakfast
8:00 – 11:00 Presentations

Berkshire Country Club
1637 Bernville Road – Reading

The symposium will address the following topics:

Affordable Care Act (ACA)
What’s Happening Now?
PPACA has changed Health Insurance in 2014.
Learn about what can be expected with your renewal.

Group vs. Individual Coverage
Pros & Cons
Information you need to know before making a decision.

Alternative Funding
Is it right for me?
Take a closer look at fully insured plans vs. self-funding.

Wellness
Creating a compliant wellness plan.
An overview of what can and cannot be done through wellness.

Employer Tools for ACA Compliance
Getting ready for 2015 and beyond.
How HRIS and Payroll Systems will be intrical to HR.

*This program has been approved for 3 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification through the HR Certification Institute.

Power Kunkle is committed to providing the most current information on the ever-changing benefits landscape. For additional information, please visit our website www.pkbenefits.com.