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
In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, business owners in New York and New Jersey may be wondering if short-term disability insurance will cover their absence from work if they are diagnosed with the virus and must stay home from work. They might also wonder if they can make a disability claim if they have
Massachusetts becomes the fourth state in the Northeast to mandate benefits under a paid family and medical leave act DBL Center is ready to offer Massachusetts insurance brokers incredible savings on PFML plans under the new Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Act. Full Support to Help You Earn More Maximizing your revenue potential with
On the Mic with Mike: Selena Kutschera Talks About PFL, DBL and the Benefits of the Broker Dashboard
Working with the top insurance wholesaler in NY gives Selena a chance to make a difference for brokers Selena Kutschera, DBL Center’s Director of DBL and TDB never actually applied to work at DBL Center. She joined the family when DBL Center acquired competitor Combined DBL, a competitive insurance wholesaler in NY, in 2014.