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Workers’ compensation is a system of no-fault insurance that provides medical benefits and compensation for lost wages and permanent physical impairments to employees who sustain work-related injuries. Workers’ comp coverage is mandatory for most New York State employers with one or more employees. Here is an overview of the penalties an employer faces if theyContinueContinue reading “What are New York’s Workers’ Comp Employer Penalties?”

In an era dominated by social media influencers, SEO strategies, and digital content marketing, it’s easy for small business owners and entrepreneurs to get swept up in the allure of modern advertising methods. However, the digital tide hasn’t completely washed away the effectiveness of old-school marketing tactics. Indeed, in a landscape cluttered with digital ads,ContinueContinue reading “Don’t Underestimate Old-School Marketing Tactics in the Digital Age”

The recently enacted New York budget for fiscal year 2024-25 includes provisions mandating paid employee prenatal leave and lactation break time, and repealing the state’s COVID-19 sick leave law. The provisions have different effective dates in 2024 and 2025. Paid Prenatal Personal Leave The budget amends the state sick leave law by adding what isContinueContinue reading “Updated New York Laws on Prenatal Leave, Lactation Time, and COVID Leave”

No matter the circumstances, the death of a coworker will come as a shock. As those who knew or worked with the deceased grieve and process the loss, those employees will need empathy, understanding, and support from leadership. You also have to keep operations going at a time when your people feel overburdened with emotionalContinueContinue reading “How to Support Employees After the Death of a Coworker”

When you build a website, there are many important factors you need to consider. For instance, how well will the site look like on different device types? And will your target audience be able to find it if they do a Google search? SEO or Search Engine Optimization plays an important part of website building.ContinueContinue reading “What Are The Key Ingredients Needed For A Successful Website?”