The minimum wage rate is set to increase in multiple California localities on July 1, 2022. Employers can use these tables to learn about minimum wage changes for the localities where they operate. Employers should also check with their local government agencies for updated required minimum wage posters. California Minimum Wage Rates The tables below […]
The Connecticut Department of Labor has published a model notice of employee rights under the Connecticut Family and Medical Leave Act and the Connecticut Paid Leave Act. Employers may use the model notice to satisfy the notice requirement taking effect on July 1, 2022. Family Leave (FMLA) in Connecticut (CT) The Connecticut Family & Medical […]
Choosing to start hospice care is a difficult decision. The information in this booklet and support from a doctor and trained hospice care team can help you choose the most appropriate health care options for someone who’s terminally ill.
The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research (PCOR) fee filing deadline is August 1, 2022, for all self-funded medical plans and HRAs for plan years ending in 2021. The IRS issued Notice 2022-04 announcing the adjusted fee amount for this year. The plan years and associated amounts are as follows: Plan Year END Date Amount of PCOR Fee […]
On May 13, 2022, Illinois adopted Senate Bill (SB) 3146 to amend meal break provisions of and create notification requirements under the Illinois One Day Rest In Seven Act (ODRISA). The amendments will become effective on Jan. 1, 2023. Illinois Meal & Rest Breaks Private employers in Illinois are generally required to comply with the […]
On May 23, 2022, in Naranjo v. Spectrum Security Services Inc., the California Supreme Court unanimously held that meal and rest period premium pay is subject to the same wage statement and final pay requirements as other wages earned by employees. California Meal & Rest Breaks California employers generally must provide meal and rest breaks as […]
On May 11, 2022, South Carolina adopted a joint resolution (SJR 533) that will prohibit paying employees with disabilities wages below the minimum wage rate. The resolution becomes effective on Aug. 1, 2024. South Carolina Minimum Wage South Carolina does not have a state minimum wage law. As a result, employers must comply with the federal […]
The Oregon Employment Department has announced that the contribution rate for the state’s paid family and medical leave program will be 1% of employee wages when contributions begin Jan. 1, 2023. Starting on that date, workers will pay 60% and employers will pay 40% of the combined 1% rate. The rate is expected to decrease in […]
On October 29, 2020, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury (collectively, “the Departments”) finalized proposed rules regarding transparency requirements for non-grandfathered group health plans. The Transparency in Coverage (“TiC”) rules initially required disclosures of pricing and cost-sharing under plans to first take effect beginning January 1, 2022. On August 20, […]
Overview of SEP during a declared disaster or other emergency A special enrollment period (SEP) exists for individuals affected by a disaster or other emergency declared by a federal, state or local government entity who were unable to, and did not make an election during another valid election period. This SEP allows for enrollment and […]