If you’ve been paying attention to the news, you may have noticed that the concept of diversity, equity and inclusion is under increasing scrutiny. Critics argue that DEI undermines meritocracy, casting it as a political distraction from core business goals. As a...
A bill that was reported out of the Senate Labor Committee in New Jersey, S-1688, would, if passed, further restrict the use of nondisclosure and nondisparagement agreements in employment contracts—particularly in cases involving discrimination, retaliation or...
In the commercial rehabilitation services sector, effective risk management is essential to protect businesses from liability, financial losses and operational disruptions. Independent property/casualty insurance agents play a critical role to identify exposures and...
PIANY is championing two key legislative initiatives—Bills S.5320 and S.5327, which would improve the way businesses and brokers interact with the New York State Insurance Fund. These bills would ensure fair compensation for insurance brokers and eliminate unnecessary...
While a pregnancy announcement at work can be welcomed and exciting, sometimes it can stress the relationship between employer and employee. Surprisingly, pregnancy discrimination often is one of those awkward discussion topics that tends to be avoided, or it gets...
Recently, the New York state Legislature began its 2025 session, and with it came two newly introduced bills—A.892 and A.3529—which, if passed, would bring notable changes to employment policies across the state. These bills would expand employee benefits, including...
The U.S. Department of Labor issued a final rule last month that would expand overtime protections under the Fair Labor Standards Act for millions of workers across the country. Are you up to date with the latest changes to the FLSA regarding overtime pay? If not, now...
In a move poised to transform the labor landscape across the United States, the Federal Trade Commission has introduced a final rule that bans the use of noncompete agreements nationwide. This sweeping regulation—expected to significantly impact both employers and...
Rarely is the role of the insurance agent or broker ever more important to a client than when that client has experienced a claim. Guiding clients through the claims process is a critical component of the agent’s or broker’s job. It involves not just a deep...
On the early morning of March 26, 2024, the container ship MV Dali hit the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Md. The bridge collapsed within the span of a minute, sending the bridge, cars, machinery, cargo, and even people in the chilly depths of the Patapsco...