MD Minimum Wage Increases
New minimum wage requirements took effect on Jan. 1, 2024.
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Guidance on Secure 2.0 Emergency Savings Account
The U.S. Department of Labor issued guidance on the amended Employee Retirement Income Security Act, which authorized pension-linked emergency savings accounts.
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Final Rule on Independent Contractors
Effective March 11, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Final Rule addresses proper classification of independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
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Workers’ Comp Rates and Apprentices’ Ages
The Maryland Insurance Administration responded to employers’ concerns about the impact of hiring younger workers through apprenticeship programs on their workers’ compensation rates.
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PA Improves Producer Licensing Processes
The Insurance Department announced removal of insurance license fees and reduced licensing application times.
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Workers’ Comp Rates Continue Downward Trend
The Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner approved the annual loss cost filing, which indicates an overall change of -7.88%.
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Hard Market Resources, Feedback (PA, DE update)
How is the hard market impacting your agency and your clients? Review relevant IA&B member resources and contact our team with your questions.
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Hard Market Resources, Feedback (MD update)
How is the hard market impacting your agency and your clients? Review relevant IA&B member resources and contact our team with your questions.
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Are Agencies Required to File a Report Under the Corporate Transparency Act? (MD update)
There’s a lot of buzz about requirements to report Beneficial Ownership under the Corporate Transparency Act. Learn how insurance agencies can be exempted.
Are Agencies Required to File a Report Under the Corporate Transparency Act? (PA, DE update)
There’s a lot of buzz about requirements to report Beneficial Ownership under the Corporate Transparency Act. Learn how insurance agencies can be exempted.