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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...
ACA Notice of Exchanges and Subsidies FAQs
The U.S. Department of Labor has issued Exchange Notice requirements for employers. Please click below to download a list of very helpful FAQs regarding this notice. Download ACA Exchange Notice FAQs
Health Insurance Exchange Notice Required
By October 1, 2013, virtually all U.S. employers (regardless of size or whether the employer offers a health plan) are required to distribute a Notice of Exchanges and Subsidies to each employee (regardless of part-time, temporary, full-time or health plan enrollment...
Work Agreement for Nannies
The work agreement is an essential document for both the household employer and nanny. A comprehensive work agreement goes a long way to establish a successful working relationship. Not only will it prevent problems from occurring, but it will also set the tone of the...
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