After a number of attempts to implement stronger protections for investors who rely on advice from a financial advisor, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued new rules on April, 2016.  The significant growth of 401K plans and IRAs led the DOL to pursue an update of fiduciary related rules that had not been substantially changed since 1975.

Understanding the new OSHA standards for Silica dust in the construction industry.

Silica is ever-present around us and in the air we breathe. Silica is present in most construction materials, such as concrete, mortar, block, brick, asphalt, stone... The percentage of silica varies by material and geographic location. When these construction materials are cut, drilled, ground it can generate airborne dust containing respirable Crystalline Silica - RCS.

Ridesharing became law on June 29, 2017

Companies doing business with independent contractors in New York State face additional challenges in mitigating legal liability.

Loss Prevention & Contractors

 Several changes were made to the New York State  Workers’ Compensation Law in the 2017-18 New York State budget. 

Please note:   This new law, although mandatory for business of all size, provides that  public employers may opt-in to the program.  

Special Update: New York has enacted a paid family leave policy (known as the New York Paid Family Leave Benefits Law), to be phased into effect beginning on or after January 1, 2018, that will apply to employers of all business sizes. When the law is fully phased-in over the next several years, employees will be eligible for 12 weeks of paid, job-protected leave when certain life events occur.

Special Update: New York has enacted a paid family leave policy (known as the New York Paid Family Leave Benefits Law), to be phased into effect beginning on or after January 1, 2018, that will apply to employers of all business sizes. When the law is fully phased-in over the next several years, employees will be eligible for 12 weeks of paid, job-protected leave when certain life events occur.

The goal of an accurate and thorough incident investigation is not to place blame, but to determine the true cause of the incidentand make changes that reduce the chances of similar incidents occurring in the future.