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Workers’ Comp Rate Revision Effective 10/1/2021

Workers’ Comp Rate Revision Effective 10/1/2021

| September 20, 2021

The State of New York approved a slight decrease in the rate for Code 5190 Electrical Wiring. Effective with policies renewing on or after October 1, 2021, the loss cost for code 5190 will decrease 2.2% from 4.94 to 4.83. The loss cost rate, multiplied by a carrier loss cost multiplier yields the total rate charged by the […]

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Incorvaia 2021 NYSEC Scholarship Winner

Incorvaia 2021 NYSEC Scholarship Winner

| September 20, 2021

It is our pleasure to announce the 2021 NYSEC Scholarship is awarded to Hailey Incorvaia of member firm J&J Sass Electric, Inc.  The award is $1,000 per year payable over a four-year period. Hailey was a member of the National Honor Society and the Spanish Honor Society and will begin her studies this fall in computer science at Sacred Heart […]

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Legislative Update June 2021

Legislative Update June 2021

| June 23, 2021

The 2021 Legislative session ended on June 14, 2021 with action taken on several bills of importance to the Electrical Industry.  Read update here.

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Legislative Update April 2021

Legislative Update April 2021

| April 28, 2021

Overview of 2021-22 NYS Executive Budget and Significant Bills. View Here

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Legislative Update March 2021

Legislative Update March 2021

| April 6, 2021

A review of NYS Budget progress with bills of interest Here

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Legislative Update January

Legislative Update January

| January 26, 2021

View the January 2021 Legislative Update Here

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Legislative Update August 2020

Legislative Update August 2020

| August 11, 2020

The NYS Legislature reconvened virtually in special session.  Read update Here

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NYC Joins All Regions with Phase Four Opening

NYC Joins All Regions with Phase Four Opening

| June 3, 2020

NYC has now joined the other 9 regions in NYS for Phase 4 opening. For detailed information regarding re-opening protocols visit the NYS website here  

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Long Island Joins Regions Open for Construction

Long Island Joins Regions Open for Construction

| May 27, 2020

The construction industry is classified under Phase – One of the re-opening plan for New York State.  As of May 27, 2020, each region of the State has entered phase one with the exception of New York City. Further information on the safety requirements and required affirmation can be accessed by following this link  

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Construction to Begin Reopening by Region

Construction to Begin Reopening by Region

| May 14, 2020

Construction has been classified as PHASE ONE, allowing business to resume on a regional basis, subject to following the health and safety guidelines.  There are 10 regions statewide.  Several upstate regions have met the criteria to reopen for phase one industries upon the expiration of NY Pause effective 5/15/2020.  Several more regions are close. Please […]

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