Commission announces Arizona minimum wage for 2016
| Effective January 1, 2016, Arizona’s minimum wage will be $8.05 per hour. As of this date, every employer covered under the Act will be required to pay each employee wages not less than this amount.
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Wages and Hours – U.S. Department of Labor – www.dol.gov
The act is administered by the Wage and Hour Division. It requires employers to pay covered employees who are not otherwise exempt at least the federal minimum wage and overtime pay of one-and-one-half-times the regular rate of pay. For nonagricultural operations, it restricts the hours that children under age 16 can work and forbids the employment of children under age 18 in certain jobs deemed too dangerous. For agricultural operations, it prohibits the employment of children under age 16 during school hours and in certain jobs deemed too dangerous.
Every employer of employees subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act’s minimum wage provisions must post, and keep posted, a notice explaining the Act in a conspicuous place in all of their establishments so as to permit employees to readily read it. The content of the notice is prescribed by the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor. This approved copy of the minimum wage poster has been made available for informational purposes or for employers to use as posters.
Minimum Wage Laws in the following States – January 1, 2016
If an employee is covered by federal and Colorado state minimum wage laws, then the employer must pay the higher minimum wage. Federal minimum wage is currently $7.25 per hour, which is lower than the Colorado state minimum wage of $8.31. Therefore, based upon current information, covered employers in Colorado will have to pay their employees the higher value of $8.31 per hour under Colorado law beginning January 1, 2016.
Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees in the following States – January 1, 2016
If an employee is covered by federal and Colorado state minimum wage laws, then the employer must pay the higher minimum wage for tipped employees. Federal tipped minimum wage is currently $2.13 per hour, which is lower than the Colorado tipped minimum wage of $5.29 per hour. Therefore, based upon current information, covered employers in Colorado will have to pay their tipped employees the higher value of $5.29 per hour under Colorado law beginning January 1, 2016.
If an employee’s tips combined with the employer’s cash wage of at least $5.29 per hour do not equal the minimum hourly wage, the employer must make up the difference in cash wages.
This webpage is part of OSHA’s nationwide outreach campaign to raise awareness among workers and employers about the hazards of working outdoors in hot weather. The educational resources on this website give workers and employers information about heat illnesses and how to prevent them.
When you’re working in the heat, safety comes first. With the OSHA Heat Safety Tool, you have vital safety information available whenever and wherever you need it — right on your mobile phone.
We invite you to join in this effort by helping to reach workers and employers in your community with the resources you will find on this site.
Video – Dr. David Michaels, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health
OSHA is also partnering with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) on weather service alerts. NOAA’s Heat Watch page now includes worker safety precautions when extreme heat alerts are issued.
The Affordable Care Act contains a provision to make certain preventive services available without co-pays, co-insurance or deductibles.
The following information comes compliments of UnitedHealthcare. This simple video helps explain important topics for understanding the Health Reform Provisions.
A non-grandfathered group health plan and a health insurance issuer offering group or individual health insurance coverage must provide coverage for preventive care without any cost-sharing requirements.
Preventive care services* include:
Recently, the Department of Health and Human Services released new health plan coverage guidelines that will require health insurance plans to cover women’s preventive services without charging a copayment, coinsurance or a deductible effective for plans beginning or renewing Aug. 1, 2012, to now include:
The following guidelines were effective for plan years beginning on or after Sept. 23, 2010:
*The US Department of Health and Human Services has defined the preventive services to be covered with no cost share as those services described in the United States Preventive Services Task Force A and B recommendations, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the CDC, and HRSA Guidelines including the American Academy of Pediatrics Bright Futures periodicity guidelines.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Revenue Procedure 2016-28 providing the 2017 inflation adjusted contribution, deductible, and out-of-pocket spending limits for Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
The limits are as follows:
2017 Health Savings Account (HSA) Contribution Limits:
High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) Minimum Required Deductibles:
HDHP Out-of-Pocket Expense Maximum:
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Traveling or living abroad can be an exciting experience. But anything can happen. So you can get the most of your global experience, when the Unexpected occurs, IMG is there for you.
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It’s convenient, quick and easy. There’s no need to drive to a local Social Security office or wait for an appointment with a Social Security representative.
Use the official website of the U.S. Social Security Administration online application to sign up for Medicare. It takes less than 10 minutes. You can apply for Medicare even if you are not ready to retire.
In most cases, once your application is submitted electronically, you’re done. There are no forms to sign and usually no documentation is required. Social Security will process your application and contact you if we need more information. Otherwise you’ll receive your Medicare card in the mail.
Short Term Medical Plans are health plans designed to bridge gaps in coverage for individuals and families in times of transition.1 Because we know that life can change quickly, our short term insurance plans give you the flexibility to drop your coverage at any time without penalty; or apply for another term of coverage.3 Based on your needs, you can select the length of time (1 to 11 months in many states) and from a range of available deductible amounts.
Temporary insurance plans are usually more affordable than traditional individual health coverage. Take a few minutes to check out our short term insurance quotes and see for yourself! Don’t forget to explore our prescription drug discount cards and prescription drug copay coverage, too.
We know your pets are part of the family. That’s why we want to help you give them the quality veterinary care they deserve with ASPCA Pet Health Insurance.
The cost of veterinary care continues to rise as more sophisticated treatments become available for pets. To help you avoid a tough financial decision about your pet’s health, we’ve chosen to offer ASPCA Pet Health Insurance to help you manage these costs. For less than 50 cents a day,* you can cover your pet for unexpected accidents!
You can also cover your pet for illnesses and even wellness care. With 4 increasing levels of coverage, it’s easy to select the plan that best fits your needs and budget.
With ASPCA Pet Health Insurance, you can:
Best of all, you can feel good about protecting your pet with ASPCA Pet Health Insurance, which was developed by the Hartville Group, Inc. with the ASPCA® to help pet parents afford quality veterinary care so their pets can live longer, healthier lives.
Please call us to learn more about protecting your pet today! You can also visit our weblink to get a free quote and enroll in minutes. Or learn more by calling the friendly pet insurance representatives direct at 1-877-343-5314. Be sure to mention priority code APPLM2A for special assistance!
This is valuable protection for your furry family members, and we encourage you to enroll. We look forward to hearing from you!
