1. Are employers required to provide health insurance to their employees? Maybe, depending on the Employer. . The Affordable Care Act (“Obamacare”) requires that all businesses with 50 or more full-time employees provide health insurance to at least 95% of their full-time employees and dependents up to age 26, or pay a fee. This health… Continue reading Health Insurance During Employment
Topic: Benefits
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance Plans and Benefit Programs: An Introduction
What is SDI? SDI stands for “State Disability Insurance.” SDI is a cash benefit that provides partial income replacement for up to twelve months when you become unable to do your usual work due to mental or physical injuries, illnesses, and other health conditions. SDI is a California program administered by the EDD (“Employment Development Department”). … Continue reading Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance Plans and Benefit Programs: An Introduction
Paid Sick Leave in San Francisco
On November 7, 2006, San Francisco voters passed Measure F, which provided paid sick leave for workers to be paid when they must take time off to care for their own health and the health of their family. This measure took effect on February 5, 2007. This fact sheet explains the measure and how it applies to employees working in San Francisco.
State Disability Insurance (“SDI”): Your Legal Rights
What is State Disability Insurance (“SDI”)? State Disability Insurance (“SDI”) is a California state program administered by the Employment Development Department (“EDD”). SDI provides partial wage replacement when workers are unable to perform their regular or customary work due to physical and mental injuries, illnesses, and other health conditions. Who is covered by the SDI… Continue reading State Disability Insurance (“SDI”): Your Legal Rights
Health Insurance After Employment: COBRA
A fact sheet on COBRA, the group health plan insurance plan for workers who are terminated or whose hours are reduced.
Pension and 401(k) / 403(b) Plans
What is a pension plan? Pension plans provide a continuous, fixed income after retirement. The amount of income is typically based both on your total years of employment and the wages earned during your final year of employment. Because you will know in advance the amount of your monthly benefit at retirement, pensions are referred… Continue reading Pension and 401(k) / 403(b) Plans