How does PTO work in states with disability and family leave benefits? As a growing number of states roll out statutory Paid Family and Medical Leave programs and short-term disability insurance benefits, employers, HR managers, benefits advisors, and insurance brokers, alike, are trying to understand how PTO and PFML interact in terms of claims. In
The trend of bleisure, blending business and leisure while you’re away, is on the rise. One recent statistic found that 60% of all long-distance business trips in the U.S. turn into bleisure trips. When we’re not setting trends in the insurance industry here at DBL Center, we’re always willing to hop on trends that mean
As we enter a new working world post-pandemic, with many employers permitting flexible working hours or work-at-home arrangements, it’s required some adjustments. A new McKinsey American Opportunity Survey revealed that 58% of Americans report having the opportunity to work from home at least one day a week, with 35% working from home five days a
Just like New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Connecticut, Hawaii also offers temporary disability insurance to employees for non-work related injury or illness. There is no maternity leave or paid leave component to Hawaii TDI, but the plan provides coverage for a pregnancy-related disability as well as other non-work related illnesses or injuries. As with
The past year has brought shake-ups for statutory insurance brokers. Record-high rate hikes for temporary disability benefits (TDB) in New Jersey New Family Leave Insurance benefits for New Jersey Increased benefits for Paid Family Leave in New York The introduction of family and medical leave coverage in two more New England states Smart insurance brokers
The recent Massachusetts Family and Medical Leave Act legislation has caused some confusion regarding who is eligible for FMLA, since the definition of “Family” according to the Massachusetts Commonwealth extends beyond what many people think of as immediate family. As Massachusetts insurance brokers grapple with new legislation surrounding the Massachusetts Family and Medical Leave Act
Even if your business is exempt from the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), you might still have to participate in the Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML). FMLA provides certain employees with unpaid protected leave for specific family or medical-related reasons. PFML, on the other hand, provides paid protected leave to workers for family
NYS PFL rate and benefit increase goes into effect January 1, 2021As per the original legislation for the NYS Paid Family and Medical Leave Act, New York has announced a rate change and benefit increase for NYS PFL to go into effect January 1, 2021. Beginning in 2021, employees can collect up to $971.61 through
The CT Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) provides “covered” employees in Connecticut access to paid leave for life events covered under: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Connecticut Family and Medical Leave Act Connecticut Family Violence Leave Act Covered employee means a worker who is currently employed, has been employed within the last 12 weeks, self-employed,
Have your customers privatized NJ temporary disability insurance for potential cost savings and superior customer service? As we reported in October 2018, the State of New Jersey waived the signature requirement for business owners to obtain privatized New Jersey TDB coverage. This opened the door for brokers to write privatized NJ temporary disability insurance to
In an attempt to keep the economy moving and provide Americans with the financial relief they need during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal government has introduced the “Families First Coronavirus Response Act.” Beginning April 2, this act provides emergency paid sick leave benefits to employees unable to work for a variety of reasons. Employees may