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Final Health Care Worker Bonus Claiming Period Starts April 1st

Employers must submit claims for the fifth vesting period in April.

March 19, 2024
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New Federal Regulation Modifies Independent Contractor Classification Criteria

The new DOL regulation takes effect March 11, 2024. Employers should evaluate their existing classifications of independent contractors based on the new regulation. A LeadingAge National webinar on March 4th, with attorneys from Venable, LLP, will review the regulatory changes.

February 27, 2024
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Paid COVID-19 Leave for Vaccinations Expired on Dec. 31, 2023

Supplemental paid leave for diagnosed COVID-19 infections is still in statute.

January 16, 2024
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New OSHA Reporting Requirement Affects Many Long Term Care Providers

A new OSHA regulation took effect on Jan. 1, 2024, requiring high-hazard employers (including nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other health and residential facilities) with 100 or more employees to submit electronic illness and injury data by March 2nd of each year.

January 2, 2024
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New Year Brings New Minimum Wage

Increases to the “regular” minimum wage as well as to the specific home care aide wage impact all regions of the state.

January 2, 2024
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Staffing Agencies Barred from Charging Permanent Hire Fees Under New Law

Legislation enacted as part of the SFY 2023-24 budget imposed registration, reporting, and minimum standards requirements on temporary health care staffing agencies, including a prohibition on employment fees or liquidated damages when a temporary worker is converted to a permanent hire.

October 31, 2023
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Discrimination Based on Refusal to Attend Political or Religious Meeting Prohibited By New Law

Amendments to  State Labor Law section 201-d prohibiting discrimination against employees who refuse to attend political or religious meetings took effect on Sept. 6, 2023.  The amendments also require employers to post a sign informing employees of their rights under the various anti-discrimination provisions of section 201-d. 

October 10, 2023
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Governor Announces New State Efforts to Address Migrant Crisis, Connecting Asylum Seekers with Potential Employers

In response to the recent announcement by the White House regarding Temporary Protected Status for certain individuals from Venezuela, Governor Hochul has unveiled new state initiatives aimed at addressing the asylum seeker and migrant crisis, including an employer portal.

September 26, 2023
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DOH Posts Guidance Requiring Registration and Reporting by Staffing Agencies

The guidance implements new requirements passed in the 2023-24 State Budget.

September 26, 2023
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OSHA Rule Expands Illness and Injury Reporting in 2024

Certain "high-hazard" employers will be required to report injury and illness information to OSHA beginning in January 2024.

August 1, 2023
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