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Family Friendly Workplace Ordinance Adopted in San Francisco
Last spring, Vermont passed a law that included providing employees with the right to request flexible working arrangements or predictable work schedules. Last week, San Francisco became the first U.S. city to enact a similar law. Beginning January 1, 2014, employers...
Background Checks for Nannies
As with any job application, background and reference checking is one of the best ways to learn about a potential nanny. By speaking with references, employers can learn crucial information about the candidate’s abilities, personality, strengths, and weaknesses. You...
October 15 Remains Tax Return Extension Deadline
Regardless of the federal government shutdown, the Internal Revenue Service is reminding taxpayers that the Oct. 15 deadline remains in effect for people who requested a six-month extension to file their tax return. The current lapse in federal appropriations does not...
California Domestic Worker Bill of Rights Enacted
Governor Jerry Brown signed the Domestic Worker Bill of Rights (AB241) today, making California the third state in the nation to pass such a bill; New York passed theirs in 2010, and Hawaii's passed earlier this year. The bill grants overtime protections to domestic...
Household Employers & Notice of Coverage Options
As part of the Affordable Care Act (otherwise known as ACA or Healthcare Reform), the new federal law requires all employers, including household employers, to give their employees a Notice of Coverage Options which explains the new Health Insurance Marketplace by...
Understanding New Healthcare Responsibilities
Two federal government websites have been created to help business owners and individuals find answers to some of their questions. In an effort to "listen to the needs of the business community," the White House established a software wizard, which is part of its...
Impact of Affordable Care Act Provisions
The following charts provide a summary of provisions within the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and their impact on the different funding types and lines of business. This is subject to change as additional guidance and information are received, and should only be used for...
Glossary of Health Coverage and Medical Terms
With the recent changes to health care laws and insurance procedures, there are many terms and phrases that may be unfamiliar. The following glossary is intended to be educational and may be different from the terms and definitions in your own insurance plan. Download...
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