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NJ Rates to Rise in 2024

Workers' Compensation

For example, seasonal employers and businesses with six or fewer employees have until 2026 to pay their workers at least $15/hour. MINIMUM WAGE Under the law, some employers are allotted more time to reach the $15/hour minimum wage. The minimum hourly wage for these employees will increase to $13.73/hour hour on January 1, up from $12.93/hour.

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New Laws for 2023 part II

InterWest Insurance Services

1, 2026, it applies to all licensed contractors or applicants for licensure, regardless of classification, unless they are organized as a joint venture and file a certificate of exemption from workers’ compensation. Tree service contractors (D-49). Starting Jan. 7) Permanent COVID standard. Verification of death, burial or memorial services.

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Bill Proposes to Increase Benefits for Some Injured Workers and Dependents

Workers' Compensation

To avoid an abrupt fiscal impact on the workers' compensation system, the bill provides that one-third of the supplemental benefit rate be paid during the first year (fiscal year 2026), two-thirds of the rate be paid during the second year (fiscal year 2027), and the full amount be paid during the third year (fiscal year 2028) and subsequent years.

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How Do Your Fitness Center Employee Benefits Compare to the Competition?

Hireology

In fact, fitness center employment is projected to grow by 10 percent by 2026. This can include such benefits as health insurance, life and short-term disability insurance, paid time off, retirement benefits, commuter benefits and more. fitness industry employment is on the rise.

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Paid Family Leave by State Number Increasing in U.S.

HR Digest

Employer contributions begin in 2025, and employees can start applying for benefits in 2026. Maryland Maryland’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) Program goes into effect in 2023. Employer contributions begin in 2024, and employees can begin applying for benefits in 2026.