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JUNE 27, 2022- On this call we explored the following, click here to listen:
1) How proper documentation can help your company avoid costly lawsuits
Response: Rita DiStefano, Director, HR Consulting, Portnoy, Messinger, Pearl & Associates, Inc., rdistefano@pmpHR.com
2) Why every employer should start a Corporate Fitness program
Response: Marc Buccellato, President, On The Marc Training, marc@onthemarctraining.com
3) The latest on paid COVID-19 leave
Response: Maureen Bradley, Director, HR Consulting, Portnoy, Messinger, Pearl & Associates, Inc., mbrandley@pmpHR.com
MAY 23, 2022- On this call we explored the following, click here to listen:
1) Although it may seem counterintuitive, gain an understanding of the benefits of filing Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Response: Deborah Turofsky, Attorney, SilvermanAcampora LLP, dturofsky@silvermanacampora.com
2) Department of Homeland Security (DHS) updates – EAD extensions and I-9 remote verification
Response: Maureen Bradley, Director, HR Consulting, Portnoy, Messinger, Pearl & Associates, Inc., mbrandley@pmpHR.com
3) Building a sustainable & diverse talent pipeline
Response: Guest Speaker: Rosalie Drago, Commissioner, Suffolk County Department of Labor, Licensing and Consumer Affairs
APRIL 25, 2022- On this call we explored the following, click here to listen:
1) What the ending of forced arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 means for your business
Response: Haley Trust, Esq., Attorney, SilvermanAcampora LLP, htrust@silvermanacampora.com
2) The power of pairing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and harassment prevention
Response: Sarah Rowell, Kantola Training Solutions, srowell@kantola.com
3) New minimum requirements in the cyber liability insurance market and tips for navigating the renewal process
Response: Jim Doran, Area Vice President, Gallagher Insurance, jim_doran@ajg.com
MARCH 28, 2022- On this call we explored the following, click here to listen:
1) FMLA, DBL and NYPFL – Which Leave Should Apply?
Response: Maureen Bradley, Director, HR Consulting, Portnoy, Messinger, Pearl & Associates, Inc., mbradley@pmpHR.com
2) How to Successfully Manage Remote Employees
Response: Haley Trust, Esq., Attorney, SilvermanAcampora LLP, htrust@silvermanacampora.com
3) How to Prevent Employees From Unionizing
Response: Mark Portnoy, Portnoy, Messinger, Pearl & Associates, Inc., mbportnoy@pmpHR.com
FEBRUARY 28, 2022- On this call we explored the following, click here to listen:
1) “The Great Resignation” – How to recruit and retain talent during these challenging times
Response: Rita DiStefano, HR Consulting, Portnoy, Messinger, Pearl & Associates, Inc., rdistefano@pmpHR.com
2) Navigating the OSHA Guidelines in 2022
Response: Haley Trust, Director, HR Consulting, Portnoy, Messinger, Pearl & Associates, Inc., htrust@silvermanacampora.com
JANUARY 24, 2022- On this call we explored the following, click here to listen:
1) Covid-19 – Will it ever end? What employers must do regarding:
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Vaccination Leave
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Paid Leave
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New York quarantine and isolation requirement
Response: Maureen Bradley, Director, HR Consulting, Portnoy, Messinger, Pearl & Associates, Inc., mbradley@pmpHR.com
2) Overview of the new amendments to the New York Whistleblower Protection laws
Response: Haley Trust, Esq., Attorney, SilvermanAcampora LLP, htrust@silvermanacampora.com
NOVEMBER 15, 2021 - On this call we explored the following, click here to listen:
1) An overview of the COVID vaccine mandate for employers with 100+ employees\
Response: Maureen Bradley, Director, HR Consulting, Portnoy, Messinger, Pearl & Associates, Inc., mbradley@pmpHR.com
2) How the Department of Labor's decision to rescind the Joint Employer rule may affect your business
Response: Haley Trust, Esq., Attorney, SilvermanAcampora LLP, htrust@silvermanacampora.com
3) Three cybersecurity strategies for small - medium sized businesses
Response: Joe Feliciano, Solaturs Technology, vCIO, joe@solarustech.com
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 - On this call we explore the following, click here to listen:
1) What you need to know about the New York Hero Act
Response: Maureen Bradley, Director, HR Consulting, Portnoy, Messinger, Pearl & Associates, Inc., mbradley@pmpHR.com
2) Essentials of Background Screening - Emerging trends and hot topics in pre-employment and employment background screening
Response: Nicholas Auletta, President, Truview BSI LLC, nmauletta@truviewbsi.com
3) How Mayor DeBlasio’s new ‘Retirement Security for All’ law could affect your business
Response: Matthew Thompson, Financial Advisor, Morgan Stanley, matthew.a.thompson@morganstanley.com
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JUNE 30, 2021 - On this call we explore the following, click here to listen:
1) Employee Retention Tax Credits
Response: Leigh Schuckman, Chief Growth Officer, Zuma Payroll & Processing, lschuckman@zumapay.com
2) Summer Dress Codes
Response: Rita DiStefano, Director, HR Consulting, Portnoy, Messinger, Pearl & Associates, Inc., rdistefano@pmphHR.com
3) Business Lessons Learned During COVID
Response: Anthony Acampora, Partner-In-Charge, SilvermanAcampora LLP, aacampora@silvermanacampora.com
MAY 24, 2021 - On this call we explore the following, click here to listen:
1) NYS Legalization of Marijuana and the Workplace
Response: Rita DiStefano, Director, HR Consulting, Portnoy, Messinger, Pearl & Associates, Inc., rdistefano@pmphHR.com
2) Tips for a Successful and Compliant Interview
Response: Mary Simmons, Director, HR Consulting, Portnoy, Messinger, Pearl & Associates, Inc. msimmons@pmphr.com
3) Best practices to create an engaging virtual internship program
Response: Haley Trust, Attorney, SilvermanAcampora LLP, htrust@silvermanacampora.com
APRIL 26, 2021 - On this call we explore the following, click here to listen:
1) The Consolidated Appropriations Act 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act in relation to COBRA and State Continuation (Mini COBRA)
Response: Tony Haberman, President, The Haberman Group, tony@thehabermangroup.com
2) Remote work checklist for employers (Part II)
Response: Barbara DeMatteo, Director, HR Consulting, Portnoy, Messinger, Pearl & Associates, Inc. bdematteo@pmphr.com
MARCH 29, 2021 - On this call we explore the following, click here to listen:
1) Risks associated with implementing a mandatory vaccination policy
Response: Haley Trust, Esq., Attorney, SilvermanAcampora LLP, htrust@silvermanacampora.com
2) Remote work checklist for employers
Response: Barbara DeMatteo, Director, HR Consulting, Portnoy, Messinger, Pearl & Associates, Inc., bdematteo@pmpHR.com
3) How to boost employee engagement and loyalty while working remotely
Response: Rita DiStefano, Director, HR Consulting, Portnoy, Messinger, Pearl & Associates, Inc., rdistefano@pmpHR.com
FEBRUARY 22, 2021 - On this call we explore the following, click here to listen:
1) Covid-19 leave provisions – What are the options in 2021?
Response: Rita DiStefano, Director, HR Consulting, Portnoy, Messinger, Pearl & Associates, Inc., rdistefano@pmpHR.com
2) Relief for small business and nonprofits provided under the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2021
Response: Jim Black, Partner & Employment Law Attorney, SilvermanAcampora, jblack@silvermanacampora.com
3) Covid-19 quarantine timelines
Response: Haley Trust, Esq., Attorney, SilvermanAcampora LLP, htrust@silvermanacampora.com
JANUARY 25, 2021 - On this call we explore the following, click here to listen:
1) Covid-19 leave provisions – What are the options in 2021?
Response: Rita DiStefano, Director, HR Consulting, Portnoy, Messinger, Pearl & Associates, Inc., rdistefano@pmpHR.com
2) Relief for small business and nonprofits provided under the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2021
Response: Jim Black, Partner & Employment Law Attorney, SilvermanAcampora, jblack@silvermanacampora.com
3) Covid-19 quarantine timelines
Response: Haley Trust, Esq., Attorney, SilvermanAcampora LLP, htrust@silvermanacampora.com
NOVEMBER 30, 2020 - On this call we explore the following, click here to listen:
1) How employers should handle this year's remaining PTO balances.
2) New York State Sick and Safe Leave Law - compliance from a payroll perspective. Hear from ADP experts.
Response: Christopher Testa, Denis Pobric, ADP Payroll, Christopher.Testa@adp.com,
3) Social stigma associated with COVID-19 and discrimination in the workplace.
Response: Mary Simmons, Director, HR Consulting, Portnoy, Messinger, Pearl & Associates, Inc., msimmons@pmpHR.com
OCTOBER 19, 2020 - On this call we explore the following, click here to listen:
1) Preparing your company for New York Paid Sick Leave
Response: Dave Mahoney, Employment Law Attorney, SilvermanAcampora, dmahoney@silvermanacampora.com
2) How persistent and consistent communication has an impact on trust in the workplace
Response: Barbara DeMatteo, Director, HR Consulting, Portnoy, Messinger, Pearl & Associates, Inc. bdematteo@pmpHR.com
3) How your corporate culture connects to your consumer-facing brand
Response: Cory Rosenberg, Chief Cree8ive Officer, Cree8 Marketing, Cory@CRee8group.com
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 - On this call we explore the following, click here to listen:
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 - On this call we explore the following, click here to listen:
1) Back to school…Or not? How to manage your employees’ need to care for children during the
COVID pandemic
Response: Dave Mahoney, Employment Law Attorney, SilvermanAcampora LLP, dmahoney@sivermanacampora.com
2) Travel quarantines – What do we do now? What employers can do before their employees travel and how employers deal with employees who must quarantine when they return from travel
Response: Maureen Bradley, Director, Affirmative Action Compliance, Portnoy, Messinger, Pearl & Associates, Inc., mbradley@pmpHR.com
3) What is the impact on your business when the psychological well-being of your employees is not being addressed?
Response: Lata K. McGinn, PhD, Co-Founder, Cognitive & Behavioral Consultants,
IMPORTANT LINKS
NY City COVID Order of the Commission of Health for Isolation FAQ
NY City COVID Paid Sick Leave Order
US DOL Wage Hour Division Coronavirus Home Page: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pandemic
Family First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)
FFCRA - Employee Paid Leave Rights – FAQs: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pandemic/ffcra-employee-paid-leave
FFCRA - Employer Paid Leave Requirements FAQs: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pandemic/ffcra-employer-paid-leave
FFCRA – FAQs - https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pandemic/ffcra-questions
Federal poster: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/posters/FFCRA_Poster_WH1422_Non-Federal.pdf
NYS PFL and COVID-19: https://paidfamilyleave.ny.gov/COVID19
NYS PFL FAQs: https://paidfamilyleave.ny.gov/new-york-paid-family-leave-covid-19-faqs
NYS PFL FORM – Employee: http://docs.paidfamilyleave.ny.gov/content/main/forms/PFLDocs/scovid19.pdf
NYS PFL Form – Child: http://docs.paidfamilyleave.ny.gov/content/main/forms/PFLDocs/ccovid19.pdf
NYS Guidance on Order for quarantine and isolation: https://paidfamilyleave.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2020/03/obtaining-order-of-quarantine.pdf
NYS COVID-19 Fact Sheet for Employees: https://paidfamilyleave.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2020/03/covid-19-sick-leave-employees.pdf
NYS COVID-19 Fact sheet for Employers: https://paidfamilyleave.ny.gov/system/files/documents/2020/03/covid-19-sick-leave-employers.pdf
NYS Pandemic Unemployment Assistance poster: https://labor.ny.gov/ui/pdfs/pandemic-unemployment-assistance.pdf
NYS What You need to know and do about the CARES Act: https://labor.ny.gov/ui/cares-act.shtm
NYS What You need to know and do about the CARES Act Flowchart Poster: https://labor.ny.gov/ui/pdfs/cares-act-need-to-know-flowchart.pdf
NYS Department of Labor: https://www.labor.ny.gov/home/
Federal WARN Regulations: https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=99ed6ca6283e86ebd5f28437ff29ba23&mc=true&node=pt20.3.639&rgn=div5
NYS WARN: https://labor.ny.gov/workforcenypartners/warn/pdfs/Text_of_New_York_State_WARN_Rule_7-10.pdf
NYS WARN Act: https://labor.ny.gov/agencyinfo/PDFs/WARN%20law%20%20chapter%20475.pdf
USCIS and I-9 and Coronavirus: https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/uscis-response-coronavirus-2019-covid-19
Click here for New York State COVID-19 Sick Leave Poster
Click here for the Families First Coronavirus Response Act Poster