Increases and Decreases: Tax Rates for 2018

The 2018 tax rates have been announced for many of the Federal and State deductions in your paycheck. The 2018 tax rates are as follows:

  • The Social Security Tax rate for employees is 6.2 percent through the end of 2018, with maximum taxable earnings of $128,400.
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Workshop: “It’s How to Say It”

All employees are invited to attend this workshop presented by the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Attendees will learn how to use empathic versus reactive interactions, constructive criticism, active listening, and proven methods for smooth communications.

Workshop: “It’s How to Say It”
Facilitator: Robin Bilazarian, LCSW
Monday, January 29, 2018
2 p.m.… Read more.

Friday: Wear Your Eagles Gear!

The Eagles are one game away from the Super Bowl.

To show support for the Eagles, we are making an exception to Cooper’s dress code policy this Friday, January 19, 2018.

Clinical employees are permitted to wear Eagles scrub tops with their standard scrub pants.… Read more.

Photo of the Week – Cooper Trauma’s Dodgeball Team

Cooper’s trauma team members sport their “Straight Outta Camden” shirts as they prepare to challenge their colleagues from other hospitals at dodgeball at the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma meeting last week.

 

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Self-Evaluations Are Due Soon!

Self-evaluations are due Friday, January 12, 2018. Please save yourself enough time to complete your self-evaluation form. Once completed, send your form directly to your immediate supervisor, unless instructed otherwise.… Read more.

Cooper Is Switching to More Effective Hand Soap and Hand Sanitizer Products

Please be advised that Cooper University Health Care is switching to Medline Industries for hand soap and hand sanitizer. The new Medline hand soap and hand sanitizers are more effective than our current products. The decision to switch products was made after review by a team representing Nursing, Infection Prevention, Purchasing, and Facilities Maintenance.… Read more.

New Year, New Lips?

JUVÉDERM® gel fillers are perfect for women born with thin lips or who have thinner lips due to the natural aging process. The gel fillers last for one year and provide natural looking results!

JUVÉDERM® Injectable: On sale through Thursday, January 18, 2018, or while supplies last.… Read more.

Psychiatry Grand Rounds: Murder, Psychiatry, and the Law

Dr. Watson provides psychiatric evaluation and treatment to persons dealing with a wide range of emotional difficulties that may range from mild to severe impairment of a person’s ability to function socially or occupationally. He will provide some insight on expert psychiatric consultations in a wide range of legal settings.… Read more.

Employee Giving Campaign Extended to January 31, 2018!

Help support the work of The Cooper Foundation and make your Employee Giving Campaign donation today!

Give now by completing the donation form and returning it to The Cooper Foundation.

Remember:

    • Contributions are tax-deductible.
    • You can donate with a payroll deduction or by cash, check, or credit card.
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Tickets: Monday Night RAW

Cooper Solutions Center has discounted tickets for Monday Night RAW!

Monday, January 29, 2018
7:30 p.m.
Wells Fargo Center
3601 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19148

Box seats: $89 per ticket

Click here for the Payroll Deduction form.… Read more.