DOL Issues Final Rule on Classifying Workers Under the FLSA
The Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a final rule under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) to clarify the distinction between employees and independent contractors. The rule aims to …
California’s Expanded Paid Sick Leave Requirements Take Effect January 1, 2024
In October, Governor Newsom approved SB 616, which changes California’s sick pay law. These modifications, slated to take effect on January 1, 2024, impact various facets of the Healthy Workplaces, …
What Employers Should Know About the Illinois & Chicago New Paid Leave Rules
On November 3, 2023, the Illinois Department of Labor released proposed regulations for implementing the Paid Leave for All Workers Act (PLAWA). This law mandates that private employers throughout the …
Illinois Labor Law Amendments: Impact and Strategies for Staffing Agencies
On August 4, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed into law significant amendments to the Illinois Day and Temporary Labor Services Act. These changes have far-reaching implications for both temporary laborers …
Updates Regarding The End of COVID-19 Health Emergencies
The Federal Government announced in January 2023 that the National and Public Health Emergencies addressing COVID-19 will end on May 11th, 2023. Effective May 12th, 2023, most medical and pharmacy plans …
Is The Ongoing Labor Shortage Affecting Your Clients?
A recent report from The Department of Labor suggests that there are over one million more jobs available in the U.S. than people who are searching for them. Unemployed laborers …
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Update
COVID-19 Update: Business as Usual Like you, we here at Fringe Benefit Group, which includes our brands The Contractors Plan, The American Worker and Century Healthcare, are closely monitoring developments …
Fringe Benefit Group Combines with Century Healthcare to Create Leader in Affordable Healthcare Solutions for Hourly Workers
Fringe Benefit Group, Inc., an industry leader in the design, implementation and administration of benefits for hourly and part-time workers, and Century Healthcare (CHC), a north Texas-based company specializing in …