PROXUS Alert

July 22 , 2009

PROXUS Welcomes New Clients

miniwageMinimum Wage Increase to Take Effect on July 24, 2009

Minimum Wage IncreaseComing at a difficult time for many employers in this economy, the final leg of a three-step increase to the federal minimum wage is scheduled to take effect on Friday, July 24, 2009. On that date, the minimum wage rate will increase from the current $6.55 an hour to $7.25 per hour. All United States employers must pay at least this amount. The increase is mandatory, and a failure to comply with the new minimum wage carries significant penalties.  Read more...


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Pennsylvania Passes Mini-COBRA Law


Legislation Now in Effect for the Newly Unemployed in July
 with Goal of Reducing the Number of Uninsured Individuals

Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell recently signed into law four healthcare reform bills that included both the creation of a Mini-COBRA plan and amendments to the state's insurance laws allowing uninsured, single, adult children up-to-age 30 to be covered under their parents' health insurance plan.

Unlike the federal COBRA subsidy, the Pennsylvania Mini-COBRA program is not retroactive. Only employees terminated between July 10, 2009 and Dec. 31, 2009 are eligible for the federal subsidy to help pay for 65 percent of their coverage.

    "...2008 research revealed that 40 percent
     of the total uninsured population of Pennsylvania is
between the ages of 19-29."

Click here to learn more about this new law, how it will affect your company and to access PROXUS' "Mini" Q&A that addresses two important questions from the state's FAQs.

Click here to access PA's Mini-COBRA FAQs.


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PROXUS Welcomes New Clients

PROXUS is now serving over 600 companies to help them more efficiently manage the business of employment. We are pleased to officially welcome the following new companies and look forward to delivering outstanding support and services to you.

1st Quarter 2009
Diamond Transportation Group
Reliant Renal Care
The Sporting Club 
1600 Management Company
2nd Quarter 2009
Caddy Corporation
Penguin Brands
Rutgers Preparatory School
Velodrome of New York City
               
Click here for a complete listing of 1st and 2nd Quarter new starts.  If you would like to learn more about PROXUS and what we can do for your company in the areas of payroll, HR and employee benefits click here
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215.654.9140
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