Amendments to ESSTA & TSCA

NYC Employers Amendments to ESSTA & TSCA Laws for 2026

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(The factual summary in this article is based in large part on a contribution from Richard Landau of Jackson Lewis.) A new set of amendments, enacted on October 25, 2025, will soon introduce significant changes to the Earned Safe…
Home Healthcare Innovation

Smart Tech: Home Healthcare Innovation Reshaping Care

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Home healthcare innovation isn’t always about headline-grabbing breakthroughs or cutting-edge AI. Often, it’s about improving the systems already in place—making practical changes that create a real impact on safety, efficiency, and…
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Workers Compensation Insurance for Leased Workers

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Many companies are increasingly turning to staffing agencies where they lease employees to meet their needs for a variety of reasons, including increased workloads and high employee turnover rates. Companies that use staffing agencies can save…
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Considerations When Starting A Safety Committee

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One of the main parts of a solid safety program is to promote better communication between employees and management. We believe safety committees are one of the most cost effective, high yielding solutions for safety challenged organizations.…

Should We Require Our Employees To Be Vaccinated For Covid 19

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Should my company mandate vaccinations?  Like everything Covid related, the answer is complicated. According to employment law attorney  Rich Landau of Jackson Lewis, their tentative position is that requiring employees to be vaccinated for…

New York State's Updated Sick Leave Law

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New York State’s Paid Sick Leave policies were introduced on April 3, 2020, and went into effect on Sept. 30, 2020. On January 1, 2021, employees may start using their accrued leave.  The number of sick leave hours required is based on…

Cybercriminals Are Targeting HR Depts. With This Resume Scheme

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Trojan malware attacks are resurfacing since businesses are starting to return to work embracing a new normal in a post-COVID-19 world. Organizations have started to resume their hiring practices by posting job opportunities on their website,…
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The SHIELD Act : How It Affects Your Business In New York

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Due to the increasing concern about the security of personal information, many states feel the need to implement data and cybersecurity laws to protect private information utilized by these malicious hackers. On July 26th, the governor of New…
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Workplace Stress: Recognition and Management

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According to the American Institute of Stress, 65% of workers said that workplace stress had affected their lives in one way or another. This number is not a surprise to many, but it should be. When comparing the stress level of work environments…