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New state law allows employees time off for COVID-19 vaccinations
ALBANY — Gov. Andrew Cuomo on March 12 signed legislation granting public and private employees time off to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. “Our essential employees have been on the front lines of this pandemic since day one, and as we begin to work toward a new normal in a post-pandemic world, it is critical that […]
Nearly one-third of N.Y. construction firms planning to add employees in 2021
Findings are from a Bonadio Group survey Nearly one-third of New York construction companies and contractors are “planning on increasing their workforce” in 2021, according to a new survey. At the same time, 43 percent of responding firms said they had to reduce their workforce in 2020 due to COVID-19
State issues guidance for insurers on health-insurance claims payments
ALBANY — New York State on March 15 issued guidance alerting insurers of new protections for patients and health-care providers that “limit” health-insurance claims denials and “inappropriate” payment reductions or delays related to “medically necessary” services. The state says the actions are needed to speed up access to health-care services as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
Oswego Health recognized for support of perioperative nursing certification
OSWEGO — Oswego Health recently announced that for three years in a row, it has earned the CNOR Strong designation from the Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI). The designation is given to health-care facilities having at least 50 percent of their operating room (OR) nursing staff CNOR certified and provides programs that reward and recognize
VIEWPOINT: 5 Tips to Transform a Micromanager Into a Servant Leader
The word micromanager often carries a negative connotation because, from an employee’s perspective, that type of leader is over-involved in his work, creates tension, and doesn’t trust employees enough to do their job. Servant leadership, on the other hand, brokers mutual trust because such leaders believe in employees’ skills and knowledge. With a more collaborative and positive
VIEWPOINT: Warning To Remote Workers: Out of Sight Could Mean Out of Job
Although the debate continues about whether the business world will return to normal even after most people receive the COVID-19 vaccine, the expectation is that many companies will soon call employees back to the office. Some workers may still get to work part time from home, and some businesses will make remote work permanent. But the tension
VIEWPOINT: Tips to help make the most of your health plan in 2021
Last year was a difficult one as the COVID-19 pandemic swept through our country, impacting families and communities nationwide. The health challenges of the pandemic also provided a crucial reminder about the importance of health care. For many New York residents and Americans, new health-plan benefits for 2021 began in January. If this is your situation, now
VIEWPOINT: Enforceability of non-competes for terminated employees in New York depends on location
A decent case from the Appellate Division, First Department — King v. Marsh & McLennan Agency, LLC (Feb. 11, 2021) — serves as a reminder that, depending on where your business is located within New York state, a different rule applies for the enforceability of your employee non-competition and non-solicitation covenants when you terminate someone without cause. Specifically,
VIEWPOINT: The Need for Employee-Benefit Audits Remains but with Changes
The past year changed almost everything, but one thing that remains the same is the need for retirement-plan sponsors to engage an independent accountant to perform an annual audit of their plan. Currently, any qualified retirement plan — 401(k), defined benefit, 403(b), and others — with 100 or more qualified participants (regardless of whether they are participating
Ashley McGraw Architects names new CEO
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Ashley McGraw Architects, D.P.C. of Syracuse has announced Matthew Broderick as its new CEO. Broderick has been serving as the firm’s president
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