DE Paid Leave in Effect
Review a timeline for implementation of Delaware Paid Leave regulations, as well as requirements for employers based on the number of employees.
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MD Salary Threshold Under Ban on Non-Competes
Effective Oct. 1, 2023, the salary threshold under Maryland’s ban on noncompete agreements will increase, providing greater protections for low-wage workers.
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I-9 Form Revised, Remote Inspection Permitted
A revised Form 1-9 is now available. In addition, the USCIS announced that remote verification of documents will remain an available option under some circumstances.
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EEO-1 Reporting Postponed
Private employers with 100 or more employees should plan to begin filing their EEO-1 reporting data for 2022 in the fall.
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Non-Competes vs. Non-Piracy
Protect your agency by understanding the fundamental differences between a non-compete and a non-piracy provision and by addressing inappropriate language that likely will not hold up in court.
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Pennie® Seeks More Producers, Views DEI as Market Opportunity
Pennie, PA’s official health insurance marketplace, is looking for agencies with a Health line of authority and an interest in broadening their markets. There is a high demand for agencies that have bilingual or multilingual staff or employ members of a minority.
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Notice Issued Regarding Communication of Reasons for Premium Increases
IA&B is looking into what prompted the issuance of Wednesday’s notice to producers by the NAIC on behalf of the Delaware Department of Insurance.
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Help to Comply with PA’s New Cybersecurity Law
The new law takes effect Dec. 11, 2023, but compliance deadlines are staggered. Access IA&B’s summary of the new law and initial risk assessment questionnaire.
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MIA Asks Consumers, Agents to Report Storm Chasers
IA&B’s Government Relations Committee and the Maryland Insurance Administration (MIA) alike are working to address insurance fraud related to roofing repairs.
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Federal Legislation Would Protect Tax Cuts for Independent Agents
The Section 199A 20% small business deduction — upon which many independent agents rely — is one step closer to becoming permanent.
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