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Social Distancing on Construction Sites

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Where is Construction with Social Distancing Currently? Social distancing is already a hard task in our daily lives around the house. It is substantially harder when at work, especially when in the construction business. Construction involves…

Hand Sanitizers Risks in the Workplace

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Hand Sanitizer Problems According to a recent event that occurred on a construction site, the Mechanical Contractors Association of America has announced to be extra cautious with brand-name liquid hand-sanitizers at the workplace. Many of…
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Who Is Exempt From Workers Compensation Coverage?

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The New York workers' compensation insurance law requires the majority of employers to have appropriate workers comp insurance coverage in place. However, there are three key exemptions. Sole Ownership If you run your business alone and don’t…
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Hired & Non-Owned Liability Coverage

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In the pursuit of operational efficiency, many organizations have inadvertently created a "shadow fleet." To reduce overhead and capital expenditures, companies across all sectors—from Home Healthcare to Construction to specialized Sales…
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Business Interruption Insurance Coverage For Business Continuity

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Most business owners view the whole insurance purchase and claims process as a black art, which this writer completely understands. After 25 years in the business, I too scratch my head at some of the “spells” insurance carriers concoct. Let…
Are Site Safety Cards Required for All Construction Workers?

COVID-19 Safety Guidance for the Construction Industry

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Are you a construction firm working in NY? We found this great presentation by Domenique Camacho Moran, Partner and Head of the Labor & Employment Practice at Farrell Fritz addressing some of the parameters that various state and city agencies…
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Covering Your Out of State Exposure NYSIF Workers Compensation Policy

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If you have jobs, locations, work, or employees who are now working from home and you are covered by the NY State Insurance Fund you need to make adjustments to your workers' compensation insurance policy. Understanding the out of state exposure…

7 Common Insurance Errors Businesses Make

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We recently left a meeting with one of the largest construction companies in the country, whose sales are north of a billion dollars annually. The first comment my counterpart made was, “I cannot believe how poor their systems are...” I…
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A Small Business' Guide To The CARES Act

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On Friday, March 25, 2020, the US Senate passed the CoronaVirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), to help provide financial relief to the people and business of America. This bill is a $2 Trillion dollar relief in response to…