As states begin reopening their economies, OSHA has issued two revised enforcement policies to ensure employers are taking action to protect their employees.
Covid-19: Tips for Re-Opening Your Business Safely
Topics: safety, OSHA, Coronavirus Guidance for Business
Just Released New Workers' Comp. Classification for Covid-19
Topics: Coronavirus Guidance for Business, workers compensation, work comp
Property Protection During Temporary Shutdown Due To COVID-19
These unprecedented Covid-19 times are forcing many businesses to temporarily close and vacate their properties. Below are a few tips for keeping your property safe and protected during a temporary shutdown.
New Federal Programs to Aid Small Businesses
There are several Federal Programs that have been enacted to assist Small Businesses get through these troubled times.
Just released NYS guidance on construction workforce reduction
New York State Empire State Development (“ESD”) just amended their guidance for determining whether a business is subject to a workforce reduction, under Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order. https://esd.ny.gov/guidance-executive-order-2026
Interim Guidance for Businesses to Plan & Respond to Coronavirus
Haylor, Freyer & Coon, Inc. continues to monitor developments regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19). Our state and local health departments have regularly updated information available to our community. The CDC and OSHA have both created guidance for businesses to assist in creating workplace strategies.
Proceed with caution when making employment decisions involving cannabis
Many states have updated their laws for recreational or medicinal use of Marijuana over the past few years. NYS recently made a significant change.
Topics: Employment Practices
New Mandatory Sexual Harassment Policies & Training - Are You Compliant?
Whether your watching the news, Hollywood award shows or your Twitter feed, we’ve all see and heard about the the #metoo and #timesup movements. This raises a conversation that all businesses need to have and now there are new laws to make sure everyone is getting the information they need.
Topics: Transportation, Sexual Harassment, Liability Insurance, #metoo, Labor Laws, Employment Practices, trucking