Committee advances portable benefits bill to let contractors carry employer‑funded accounts A committee approved a bill creating voluntary portable benefit accounts for independent contractors, allowing contributions from employers or contractors and clarifying contributions do not change employment classification. The measure passed with amendments to add dental/vision, broaden 'bank' language and permit hiring‑party opt‑outs with notice.

Wyoming's Senate File 41 is set to revolutionize benefits for independent contractors by introducing portable accounts that allow for employer contributions without changing employment status!

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Committee hears bill to protect unemployment eligibility for employees who volunteer for employer layoff programs HB 2264 would codify an Employment Security Department rule so employees who volunteer for an employer’s reduction‑in‑force plan remain eligible for unemployment benefits even if they are allowed to rescind their volunteer offer; worker advocates and affected employees described court precedent that has denied benefits in such cases.

A new bill aims to safeguard unemployment benefits for workers who volunteer for layoffs, challenging the current system that leaves many without support when they need it most.

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Over 27,000 workers receive benefits under the Progressive Wage Basis – Sim BUKIT MERTAJAM: More than 27,000 workers received benefits under the Progressive Wage Policy (DGP), reflecting the industry’s confidence in the skills-based and productivity-based emolument model in the first 11 months of this year. Human Resources Minister Steven Sim said based on statistics from the Social Security Organisation (Socso), a total of 2,489 employers are now participating in the initiative, which shows the strong effectiveness of the policy in the workplace. “More than 45 percent of workers in the professional to machine operator categories enjoyed a salary increase of RM300 or more with 22 percent of the beneficiaries being youth, thus […]

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Recent Studies Show Guaranteed Income Leads to Improved Lives for Many Families Twenty-five rigorous studies highlight the positive effects of guaranteed income programs, including better employment rates and mental health improvements among recipients.

Recent Studies Show Guaranteed Income Leads to Improved Lives for Many Families #United_States #Washington #GuaranteedIncome #FinancialStability #EmploymentBenefits

Indonesia updates its Job Loss Guarantee Program! From Feb 2025, laid-off workers get 60% of salary (up to 3M IDR/month) for 6 months. Employer contributions drop to 0.36%, with new bankruptcy protections in place. 💼🛡️

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Indonesia updates its Job Loss Guarantee Program! From Feb 2025, laid-off workers get 60% of salary (up to 3M IDR/month) for 6 months. Employer contributions drop to 0.36%, with new bankruptcy protections in place. 💼🛡️

#IndonesiaJobLoss #EmploymentBenefits #JKPProgram #LaborProtection

The New Corporate Playbook: 6 Ways Gig Work Is Forcing Benefits to Evolve Explore how flexible job arrangements transform perks and coverage through these innovative approaches addressing modern worker needs.

Curious about how flexible work is changing perks and benefits? Check out these 6 ways gig work is leading the charge in modernizing employment packages. 🚀 #GigEconomy #FutureOfWork #EmploymentBenefits

New benefits law eases eligibility for educators in Pennsylvania Pennsylvania's new law expands benefits for educators regardless of future employment assurance.

A groundbreaking bill in Pennsylvania could transform unemployment benefits for educators, offering them crucial support during off-seasons like never before!

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Just in case you were wondering (and we know you were)...

Here is a map of access to paid sick leave by state/region.

Overall 81% of workers in America have paid sick leave

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