The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has updated its reporting rules for businesses in high-hazard industries. The new OSHA high-hazard industry regulations took effect January 1, 2024, with an annual reporting deadline of March 2. New Rule The updated regulations require certain employers to submit more comprehensive injury and illness data to OSHA. This … Read more
New York State opened its healthcare worker bonus portal on August 3, 2022. Qualified employers must submit bonus claims for eligible employees based on specified vesting periods. For some workers, claims must be submitted by September 2, 2022. Eligible employees may be entitled to up to $3,000 under the NYS healthcare worker bonus program. Qualified … Read more
In July, I discussed 5 Big Legal Questions for New York Employers. Three months later, we’re still dealing with the same issues. Let’s update where we are. Question 1: Healthcare??? July Prediction: Obamacare reigns for the foreseeable future, probably into 2018. Republicans will need to slow down and construct a fully workable alternative before repealing … Read more