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Summer Meeting Registration Due May 28!!

The NYSEC Summer Meeting has been scheduled for Sunday July 21 - Wednesday July 24, 2013 at the Turning Stone Resort & Casino near Syracuse, NY.  We have a block of rooms at the Four-Diamond Lodge at special group rates!

Download Registration Form & Info Here.

This year we will have product demonstrations from national manufacturer representatives of Southwire and Maxis Tools to complement a great program and property.  Plan to join us for a great meeting!

Registration deadline is May 28, 2013!

SCHOLARSHIP

Download the application here.  The completed application is due by June 12, 2013.    

A special thanks to our members who have donated generously to the Scholarship Fund.  Your contributions make this award possible!
 

WORKERS' COMPENSATION RATES TO REMAIN FLAT

Effective with renewal policies October 1, 2012

The State of New York has declined an 11% increase sought by the NY Compensation Rating Board, and therefore the present Workers' Compensation loss cost rates will remain unchanged for policies renewing October 1, 2012 and after.  The NYS Assessment charge will be decreased from 20.2% of premium to 18.8%.

The "Loss Cost" rate for Code 5190- Electrical Wiring of 5.49, and the "Loss Cost" rate for Code 5191- Low Voltage of 1.35 will remain in place upon renewal.

The loss cost rate, multiplied by a carrier loss cost multiplier will yield the total rate charged by the carrier.  Each carrier's final rates will vary based upon their approved multiplier.

For those who qualify for Payroll Limitation, the weekly payroll "cap" of $1,159.44 will be revised to $1,188.10 effective with renewals October 1, 2012 and after.  The Territory Differentials have been eliminated.

Benefits for injured workers are indexed to 2/3 of the average statewide weekly wage. Effective July 1, 2012, the weekly maximum benefit for injured workers is $792.10, up from $772.96.  For many years the weekly maximum was held constant at $400.

If you would like further information on Workers' Compensation rates or a quote from the  Association's Workers' Compensation Group, contact Jay Mangione at the Association office.

PROPERTY & LIABILITY GROUP COVERS OVER 125 NYSEC MEMBERS!

Interest running high in this members only program!!

The State Association has partnered with Harleysville Insurance Company and Cool Insuring Agency to offer a property and liability group.  The program is tailored to specifically address electrical contractor coverage issues, and offers an additional discount for State Association members.

Those currently insured with Harleysville should speak with their broker to learn of the additional benefits and savings available through the group.  Quotes and further information may be obtained by contacting Jay Mangione at the Association office.

OSHA REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

OSHA requires firms with 11 or more employees to record injuries during the 2012 calendar year on the 300 log, and then post the summary form 300A for the period February 1 to April 30, 2013. Note that it is not necessary to record cases where only first-aid was rendered. If there were no injuries, form 300A must still be posted (indicating zero’s and signed by an officer).

Form C-2, used to report workers’ compensation claims, is helpful when completing the 300 log. The C-2 is also an allowable substitute for OSHA form 301. Also note that the Standard Industrial Code (SIC) for Electrical Contractors is 1731.You must retain the OSHA 300 log and 300A summary, along with applicable C-2’s, for a period of 5 years. After 5 years you may discard the OSHA forms, but it is recommended that you keep a copy of all C-2 forms in your files for at least 18 years.

The 300 and 300A forms, and a wealth of information about completing the forms can be obtained by following this web link: http://www.osha.gov/recordkeeping/RKforms.html

Note that incidents involving one or more fatalities, or hospitalization of 3 or more employees from the same incident must be reported within 8 hours to OSHA.

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The New York State Association of Electrical Contractors

P.O. Box 807
Latham, NY 12110

MISSION STATEMENT:

The New York State Association of Electrical Contractors, founded in 1899, is dedicated to promoting the exchange of information and ideas, fostering of business relationships and networking opportunities, development of group business and insurance programs, and the advancement of State legislative interests common among all member firms in the electrical contracting and related industries.

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