OSHA has renewed its National Emphasis Program on amputations in manufacturing through 2030, expanding inspections and targeting high-risk industries to prevent injuries from unguarded machinery and unsafe energy control practices.
Even a small amount of water entering your home can be destructive and expensive, but a catastrophic flood is life-changing. If you’ve been affected by flooding, follow these tips.
On July 3, 2025, Congress passed a reconciliation bill (the “Reconciliation Act”) previously named the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, but subsequently redesigned “An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.”
New York State continues to see positive trends in workers’ compensation. For the tenth year in a row, an aggregate rate decrease is expected. Additionally, the New York State Assessment dropped again in January 2025. With these encouraging trends setting the tone for 2025, let’s take a closer look at the specific updates to workers’ compensation rates and assessments that could impact employers across New York State.
Heat-related illnesses are a serious occupational hazard, in response, OSHA has proposed a Heat Injury and Illness Prevention Program aimed at protecting workers in both indoor and outdoor environments.
New York State has officially enacted the Retail Worker Safety Act, a sweeping new law aimed at improving safety for retail employees amid a rise in workplace violence and theft. The law, signed in 2024, applies to retail businesses with 10 or more employees in New York and imposes a series of new safety requirements.
Eligible Employers Must Submit Workforce Demographic Data via EEOC Portal to Remain in Compliance.
If you haven’t already heard, New York State is tightening enforcement around Disability Benefits Law (DBL) and Paid Family Leave (PFL) compliance—and the penalties for non-compliance are about to get a lot more serious.
Making wellness a cornerstone of your benefits strategy can lengthen employee tenure, reduce turnover and save on human capital costs. Here are five innovative ways to put wellness front and center.
With proper insurance and safety management, your school district can avoid various losses and complaints. And you can go on providing a great environment for students to travel to and from school and events.
