New DOL 401(K) Fiduciary Rules

New DOL 401(K) Fiduciary Rules

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...
WHEN THE DUST SETTLES – NEW OSHA SILICA STANDARDS

WHEN THE DUST SETTLES – NEW OSHA SILICA STANDARDS

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...
Latest ACA Replacement Bill Information

Latest ACA Replacement Bill Information

 {{cta(‘ee8b7667-68b5-470d-bcc1-8a844ab3a2a8’)}} Senate Republicans released their ACA replacement legislation, called the Better Care Reconcillation Act.  This bill closely mirros the House proposal – the American Health Care Act. OVERVIEW...
Are you ready for New York Labor Laws?

Are you ready for New York Labor Laws?

Companies doing business with independent contractors in New York State face additional challenges in mitigating legal liability. Loss Prevention & Contractors Third party contractors should be required to sign a hold harmless agreement, in case a worker gets...
Will Workers’ Comp Reform impact your business?

Will Workers’ Comp Reform impact your business?

 Several changes were made to the New York State  Workers’ Compensation Law in the 2017-18 New York State budget.  Here’s a summary of the updates that have been determined to date.  Additional changes will be determined in December, 2017 and...
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