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Uniform Maintenance Allowance Jumps to $18.65/Week in 2026

New York increased uniform maintenance allowance to $18.65 weekly for full-time employees effective January 1, 2026. Hospitality, retail, and healthcare employers must audit payroll compliance and ensure proper allowance payments or face wage violation penalties.

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Accident Insurance Participation Leads Voluntary Benefits Growth

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Vision Insurance Adoption Hits 96 Percent as Employers Optimize Plans

Professional illustration for article: Dental Plan Redesign Removes Preventive Services From Annual Limits

Dental Plan Redesign Removes Preventive Services From Annual Limits

Professional illustration for article: Employers Shift to Skills-Based Hiring to Fill Gaps Faster

Employers Shift to Skills-Based Hiring to Fill Gaps Faster

Professional illustration for article: Mount Sinai Exits Anthem Network March 1, Forcing Employer Action

Mount Sinai Exits Anthem Network March 1, Forcing Employer Action

Professional illustration for article: No Surprises Act Compliance: DOL's 2026 Enforcement Target

No Surprises Act Compliance: DOL's 2026 Enforcement Target

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Workers Need One Million Dollars for Secure Retirement

Workers Need One Million Dollars for Secure Retirement

New research reveals workers believe they need $1 million saved for retirement, highlighting the growing importance of robust employer-sponsored retirement benefits. New York employers must adapt their 401k offerings to meet evolving employee expectations and retention needs.

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Workplace Free Speech: What NY Employers Need to Know

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Supporting Employee Entrepreneurship: NY Business Guide

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Remote Work Culture Shifts: NY Employee Expectations

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Executive Severance Packages: NY Compliance & Best Practices

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Corporate Sustainability Programs: ESG Benefits for NY Employers

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AI Automation in HR: What NY Employers Need to Know

Business

Professional illustration for article: Employers Shift to Skills-Based Hiring to Fill Gaps Faster

Employers Shift to Skills-Based Hiring to Fill Gaps Faster

Gartner research reveals only 1 in 5 AI investments deliver measurable ROI, forcing employers to refocus on proven hiring strategies. 70% of employers now use skills-based hiring for entry-level roles, prioritizing demonstrated capabilities over credentials to accelerate hiring.

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NY Sexual Harassment Training Now Includes Assault & Discrimination

Professional illustration for article: One-Third of Small Businesses Can't Fill Open Positions

One-Third of Small Businesses Can't Fill Open Positions

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Dependent Care Accounts Now Cover $7,500 in Child Care

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New York Paid Family Leave Rate Increases for 2024

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Attitude-Based Hiring Transforms Long Island Workplaces

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College Grad Hiring Drops as Small Firms Face Training Costs

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Accident Insurance Participation Leads Voluntary Benefits Growth

Accident and hospital indemnity insurance now lead voluntary benefits participation, with employers viewing these zero-cost employee-paid benefits as essential for competitive total rewards. Participation increasing across all generational groups as HDHP adoption widens coverage gaps.

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Vision Insurance Adoption Hits 96 Percent as Employers Optimize Plans

Professional illustration for article: Dental Plan Redesign Removes Preventive Services From Annual Limits

Dental Plan Redesign Removes Preventive Services From Annual Limits

Professional illustration for article: Critical Illness Insurance Adds Guaranteed Issue Options for 2026

Critical Illness Insurance Adds Guaranteed Issue Options for 2026

Professional illustration for article: Group Life Insurance Over $50K Triggers Complex Tax Reporting in 2026

Group Life Insurance Over $50K Triggers Complex Tax Reporting in 2026

Professional illustration for article: Voluntary Benefits Face New ERISA Fiduciary Litigation Risk

Voluntary Benefits Face New ERISA Fiduciary Litigation Risk

Professional illustration for article: Employers Must Update HSA Systems for 2026 Limit Increases

Employers Must Update HSA Systems for 2026 Limit Increases

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Uniform Maintenance Allowance Jumps to $18.65/Week in 2026

NYSIF Disability Benefits Rate Decreases 28% for 2026

NY Secure Choice Deadline March 18: Register or Certify Exemption

NY Bans Employment Credit Checks Statewide April 18

NYC Mandates 32 Hours Unpaid Sick Leave Starting February 22

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No Surprises Act Compliance: DOL's 2026 Enforcement Target

Employers Must Amend Retirement Plans by December 31, 2026

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