How Congress Created a Safety Net for Disabled Workers
In 1956, Congress passed groundbreaking legislation providing financial protection for millions of disabled Americans, transforming workplace safety and economic security forever.
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How Congress Transformed Healthcare with the HMO Act
In 1973, Congress passed groundbreaking legislation that would reshape American healthcare, creating a new model that prioritized preventive care and cost control.
How Congress Created Health Insurance Safety Net for American Workers
In 1985, Congress passed landmark legislation protecting 40 million workers from losing health coverage during job transitions, revolutionizing employee benefits nationwide.
How the Federal Benefits Law Transformed Workplace Retirement Security
In 1974, Congress passed landmark legislation that revolutionized retirement benefits, creating unprecedented protections for 40 million American workers' pensions.
New York Employment Law Changes Every Long Island Employer Must Know
NY employers now face $17/hour minimum wage, banned stay-or-pay agreements, and a statewide credit check prohibition—all with different effective dates that Long Island businesses must track carefully.
How World War II Created the Modern Employee Benefits System
During World War II, wage freezes forced employers to get creative: health insurance became a key tool for attracting and retaining talented workers.
Essential Employee Handbook Policies for New York Employers
Navigating New York’s employment law landscape can be complex. In this post, Benton Oakfield breaks down the must-have handbook policies for businesses operating in New York — covering federal mandates, state-specific requirements and optional policies to enhance your workplace framework.