Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s announced that part of the 2019-20 Executive Budget includes $25 million to mitigate bridge strikes on parkways across New York State by deploying new state-of-the-art technologies and automated devices including dual infrared beams, audible bells, and warning signs with flashing beacons — to warn drivers of immediate danger. There have been […]
Employer of Choice: Providing Health Care in New York
Providing quality affordable health care is one of the great stresses placed on employers as costs keep rising, plans keep changing, and employees factor in such benefits when choosing where to work. As such, employers in New York must ensure that their company offers the best health care options possible. The 2019 rates in New […]
Relief in Site for New York Employers Due to Workers’ Compensation Rates
In May, the New York Compensation Insurance Rating Board, a non-governmental rate service organization, recommended an 11.7% reduction in loss cost rates. This sets the basis for workers’ compensation premiums for 2019. In July, the New York State Department of Financial Services approved the reduction which will take effect October 1, 2018. The 11.7% reduction […]
Don’t Let Unwanted Guests Crash New York State Agriculture
Since, pretty much every item sold in the US finds it self on a truck at some point, the trucking industry sometimes finds itself faced with some interesting situations. This summer, drivers who make trips to New Jersey and Pennsylvania need to be on the lookout for the spotted lanternfly (SLF) to protect New York’s […]
Independent Contractors vs. Employees: Not as Simple as You Think
Beaches, barbeques, and beers. Three staples of a fun summer. Summer also represents construction, and landscaping seasons, as well as internships. Many companies view such workers as independent contractors. Just 1099 them and get on with it, the thinking goes. Well, in New York State the line between contractors and employees is not always so […]