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NY Paid Family Leave Benefit Updates for 2023
Effective January 1, 2023, eligible employees will be able to take up to 12 weeks of Paid Family Leave (PFL) at 67% of their average weekly wage.
Complying with the FMLA
n addition to providing eligible employees with leave for qualifying reasons, covered employers must maintain employees’ health benefits during leave and restore employees to their same (or equivalent) jobs after leave.
Stefanie Little Promoted to Assistant Vice President
Stefanie Little of Marshall & Sterling's Specialty Risks Division has been promoted to Assistant Vice President
Three Historic Rain Events Highlight Inland Flood Dangers
Three separate downpours across three states from July 25th to August 1st destroyed homes and businesses, killed crops and left at least 39 people dead. Each of these downpours was a one-in-a-thousand historic rainfall event, prompting climate experts to warn that the frequency and intensity of these storms are increasing.
ACA Affordability Percentage Decreased Significantly for 2023
For plan years beginning in 2023, the Internal Revenue Service has announced that employer-sponsored coverage will generally be considered affordable if the employee's required contribution for the lowest cost self-only health plan offered does not exceed 9.12% of their household income for the year.
New York State Launches Sexual Harassment Hotline
On July 19, 2022, Governor Kathy Hochul announced the launch of a state-wide toll-free hotline for issues of workplace sexual harassment.
6 Productivity Tips for Hybrid Employees
The hybrid work model continues to evolve—and is a significant departure from the traditional work arrangement.
Managing Stress in Difficult Times
Tuning into the news may be highly stressful or upsetting for many Americans. You are not alone if you’ve been experiencing stress or anxiety due to current events. Stress is part of everyday life, but it can be particularly heightened due to the news, current events or unfortunate incidents that could directly or indirectly impact…
Are You Up to Date on Your Immunizations?
Vaccination protects against severe illnesses and complications of vaccine-preventable diseases. Learn more about the vaccinations you may need in this short article.
Beat the Heat
Don’t let the summer heat get the best of you. Consider the following tips to prevent heat-related illness:
988: America’s First Three-digit Mental Health Crisis Line
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (Lifeline) launches nationwide on July 16. Similar to dialing 911 for medical emergencies, people in emotional distress or suicidal crisis can call or text 988 and be connected immediately to trained counselors who will listen, provide support and connect them to resources if necessary.