The New York State Senate passed legislation to protect patients against “surprise” medical bills. The new agreement will assist in protecting consumers by requiring that patients receive notification prior to treatment from an out of network provider. In the past, providers weren’t mandated to disclose if they were not within the patients covered providers, resulting […]
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May
May
The Attorney General’s Office addressed several multinational companies, including JcPenny, the Gap, Urban Outfitters, and TJX Companies with letters demanding scheduling documentation. The said companies, and various others, are under scrutiny for implementing “on call scheduling”, which forces employees to clear their schedule in the event they are called into work. The employees in these […]
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Apr
Apr
Work environment has a tremendous effect on employee motivation and happiness. Taking the following steps may assist in nurturing a healthy work environment, which has a multitude of employer benefits. Encourage Communication: An open line of communication amongst co-workers and supervisors creates an easier and more effective environment for everyone involved. Such situations nurture creativity […]
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Apr
Apr
A quick glance at your cellphone while behind the wheel may seem harmless, but research suggests this is far from true. According to the Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety, “an in-vehicle glances as brief as two seconds can have a serious effect on a driver’s ability to notice an upcoming hazard.” “In driving simulators, […]
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Apr
Apr
500,000 full and part time Walmart employees are due to receive a raise this month. The raise will bring the average earning of a Walmart Employee to approximately $1.75 higher than the federal minimum hourly wage. According to Doug McMillion, CEO, Walmart hopes the pay increase will result in increased employee retention and improved customer […]
The month of April has been designated Distracted Driving Safety Month. While most drivers are aware of the dangers of distracted driving, it has become vital to provide continued information and awareness to help put an end to the epidemic of distracted driving. What many don’t know is that even when using handless cellphone equipment […]
McDonalds has finally reached resolve with workers protesting against low wages. McDonalds will increase pay for an estimated 90,000 employees beginning July 2015. The new hourly rate of US McDonalds restaurant employees will average one dollar above the mandated minimum wage. The fast food organization will also offer vacation benefits to employees of the store […]
Activists marched on Long Island last week, to commemorate Cesar Chavez, the labor rights advocate, whose activism is commemorated by a national holiday. The Farmworker Fair Labor Practices Act, would entitle farmworkers to overtime payments and collective bargaining, but it has been languishing in the Assembly for 15 years. Long Island has an estimated […]
Due to regulatory disputes, toxic material remains uncovered or dealt with at the Brookhaven Rail Terminal. This can lead to lead, zinc and other substances leaching into the ground soil and potentially contaminate the drinking water supply when it rains. While the legal dispute is moving to the federal level, the danger of contamination to […]
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Apr
Apr
ProPublica has created a calculator to illustrate the disparity of an actual limb’s worth on a state by state basis. Almost every state has its own as a “schedule of benefits” that divides up the body. The loss of an arm, in NY is worth $232,891 but in Alabama it’s $193,950, in Connecticut it’s $153,605 […]