Holiday parties are a great way to boost morale and show appreciation to employees. Nevertheless, there are a few general considerations that employers should be aware of, notwithstanding the current pandemic environment, when considering how to throw their office...
The New Jersey Compensation Rating and Inspection Bureau received approval from the Department of Banking and Insurance for a rate revision of -5.3% to go into effect Jan. 1, 2022. The revision is applicable to new and renewal policies. The NJCRIB distributed Circular...
When independent agents take a closer look at workers’ compensation insurance, disability insurance and health insurance, they need to be able to identify which types of coverage come from each type of insurance. This is important because then, agents can prepare...
Recently, the New York State Department of Financial Services announced that it has finalized changes to the continuing-education requirements for insurance producers. PIANY has compiled a list of frequently asked questions to help its members prepare for these...
In the first episode of the Emmy award-winning television series Succession, viewers meet Cousin Greg when he smokes marijuana before his first day of work. He gets fired after the marijuana impairs his ability to interact with families while wearing a mascot costume....
Last week, cinematographer Halyna Hutchins—best known for her work on Archenemy, Darlin’, and Blindfire—was killed on the movie set of Rust, after a prop firearm was discharged during filming. The firearm—which was discharged by actor Alec Baldwin, known for his roles...
Every employer in Connecticut is required to take several steps to reduce workplace sexual harassment. However, employers with fewer than three employees are not required to comply with the full legislation. Requirements Employers with three or more employees are...
In 2019, the New York state Legislature issued requirements for all employers in the state to have comprehensive sexual harassment prevention policies in place with corresponding, annual training. Specifically, every person who works in the state at any time during...
Following the public health crisis from COVID-19, more than three in five employees expect protection like social distancing and sanitizing measures to feel secure at the workplace. Additionally, employees expect more from their benefits packages. After polling 2,000...
Recently, PIANY received an update from the New York State Insurance Fund, which details modifications to the Safety Group Enhanced Discount and Preferred Risk Business Discount; the addition of a new endorsement for employees telecommuting from a location outside of...