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Articles from Karen Hooper

Karen Hooper, CEBS, CMS, Fellow, is a Vice President and Senior Compliance Manager working closely with the Lead Benefit Counsel in Newfront's Employee Benefits division. She works closely with internal staff and clients regarding compliance issues, providing information, education and training.

Vermont to Launch Voluntary Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance in 2024

Vermont to Launch Voluntary Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance in 2024

Vermont will be joining its neighbor, New Hampshire, in implementing a voluntary paid family leave program as of July 1, 2024.

January 17th 2023

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Massachusetts PFML Improvements for 2023

October 25th 2022

Massachusetts Updates PFML Rates for 2022

Massachusetts Updates PFML Rates for 2022

Effective January 1, 2022, the Massachusetts Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML) contribution will reduce to .68% of payroll (from .75% in 2021) on the first 42,800 of wages (from 28,400 in 2021).  The maximum weekly PFML benefit will also increase to ,084.31 (from 50 in 2021).

October 19th 2021

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NY Paid Family Leave Benefits Increase for 2022

NY Paid Family Leave Benefits Increase for 2022

New York State’s Paid Family Leave Law four-year phase-in is complete with the premium rate and maximum contribution amount set for 2022. In 2018, New York joined the emerging and expanding group of states to offer paid family and medical leave.

September 16th 2021

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