Your Quarterly Compliance Alert on State PFML, Disability, and Leave Law Updates September 2026 This newsletter highlights key updates and developments in State Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) and statutory disability insurance programs that may affect employers subject to these laws. Because the implications of these changes can vary based on an organization’s unique workforce
Your Quarterly Compliance Alert on State PFML, Disability, and Leave Law Updates June 2026 This newsletter highlights key updates and developments in State Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) and statutory disability insurance programs that may affect employers subject to these laws. Because the implications of these changes can vary based on an organization’s unique
The DBL Center is here to support our insurance brokers The insurance industry is facing more challenges than it has in decades. Turnover rates in the insurance industry have reached highs of 12% to 15%, up from 8% to 9% in recent years, according to a report by Staffboom.com, based on data from studies by
Paid Family and Medical Leave went into full effect in January 2021 and benefits were fully rolled out by July 1, 2021. As of last summer, any eligible employees could file a claim to receive benefits. Maximum leave time varies depending on the reason for leave. Qualified employees could receive: Up to 20 weeks off
Massachusetts Representative Richard Neal has introduced a federal paid family and medical leave program that rivals that of the program in his home state. President Joe Biden has also introduced paid family and medical leave provisions in his American Families Plan Act but is getting pushback from Republicans in both the Senate and the House.
In the past several years, Paid Family Medical Leave legislation has been sweeping across the Northeast. The DBL Center has been at the forefront of guiding brokers to make the most of this new revenue stream, which can be bundled with ancillary benefits to provide business owners with cost savings while brokers enjoy increased commissions.
Prior to the introduction of the MA Paid Family Medical Leave Act, Massachusetts workers relied on group short-term disability plans to cover partial income replacement for a non-work-related illness or injury. With MA PFMLA benefits set to go into effect on January 1, 2021, (and additional benefits under the act to begin July 1, 2021),
Insurance brokers across Massachusetts have an opportunity to increase their commissions and better serve Massachusetts business owners through the Massachusetts Paid Family Medical Leave Act. By helping your customers privatize Massachusetts PFML before October 1, you can offer premium discounts plus defer fourth quarter premium payments until January 1, 2020. Full Support to Help You
Last year, Massachusetts passed the Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (PFML). The law entitles all Massachusetts employees and some independent contractors paid family leave of up to 12 weeks to care for a family member and paid medical leave of up to 20 weeks for a non-work-related injury or illness. (Read more about
With news of the Massachusetts Family Leave Act and PFML benefits now mandated in Massachusetts, The DBL Center is seeking ways to scale our high-touch business model and give Massachusetts brokers selling PFML even better access to our personalized service, knowledge, insight, and relationships. Kelvin Joseph, Founder and CEO of Kool Kel Marketing, has helped
Earlier this year, Massachusetts introduced the Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (PFML) for W-2 employees as well as some 1099 independent contractors. Benefits won’t go into effect until 2021, but employers can begin paying into the plan now. July 1, 2020 marks the first deadline for payments. As a shared benefit, MA Family
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