It’s going to be a bumpy ride, but PFML brings more opportunities than ever in the New Year… Hang onto your sleigh bells, friends, it’s going to be a bumpy ride in 2026. But there’s good news ahead, too. Full Support to Help You Earn More Maximizing your revenue potential with Net Revenue Tracker Dashboard.
As we recognize National Family Caregivers Month this November, it’s worth spotlighting a caregiving trend reshaping today’s workforce: more employees are caring for aging parents than ever before. Here at The DBL Center, as we track the growing adoption of statutory Paid Family and Medical Leave programs across the US, we often emphasize the benefits
Let your insurance wholesaler help you stay on top of PFML changes. Last Sunday, millions of Americans set their clocks back to return to “standard time.” Many of us are still feeling the lag. The time change is part of an antiquated tradition to save energy by shifting daylight hours to evening rather than the
New York State broke ground and made waves when it introduced the nation’s most generous Paid Family Leave legislation in 2016. By 2021, benefits had been fully phased in to provide up to 67% of an employee’s average weekly wage for up to 12 weeks. The benefit continues to increase with inflation, although the percentage
Plus… important deadlines for brokers. Between 10% and 28% of workers across the US freelance or earn a portion of their income from gigs. Whether they’re hanging out a “consultant” shingle to share years of hard-earned advice or driving for Uber, they deserve the same benefits as W-2 employees. Full Support to Help You Earn
Serve an even larger market in New York with this stand-alone benefit. Gig workers, independent contractors, and others with “alternative arrangements” for their main job make up roughly 10% of the total US workforce, according to the most recent US Department of Labor statistics. Other reports, including a recent infographic from freelancer platform Upwork, found
Based on commonly accepted actuarial principles, the Superintendent has determined that the premium rate for Paid Family Leave benefits for coverage beginning January 1, 2026, shall be increased by +11.31% compared to the premium rate applicable for calendar year 2025. The 2026 PFL rate will be set at 0.432% of an employee’s wages each pay
The state of Minnesota sets deadline for Minnesota business owners to submit private plans for approval. When you hear the words “it’s time,” what’s your first thought? Those of us of a certain age (i.e. Gen X and “older” millennials) hear a tired voice saying, “It’s time to make the donuts.” We picture an older,
Understand how statutory disability and paid family and medical programs have evolved in the US. There’s well-documented research showing that employers, workers, and their families benefit from paid family and medical leave. A 2024 study commissioned by the Department of Labor and presented by the Women’s Bureau found that a national paid family and medical
State laws vary – know the basics so you can help guide your clients. Life is rarely predictable. That’s especially true for new parents or anyone caring for a loved one who is sick or aging. Raising a newborn or caring for loved ones often means taking time off work for doctor’s appointments or taking
As New York’s COVID Sick Leave law sunsets at the end of July, NY business owners may be confused about mandated paid-time-off (PTO). As a result, they may have questions for the insurance brokers who write and manage their statutory benefits like DBL and PFL. Full Support to Help You Earn More Maximizing your