We will post any and all updates in regards to the Coronavirus Response andhow it could affect and/or help our customers as we receive them. A recent Executive Order issued by Governor Cuomo, together with recent amendments to the insurance and banking regulations issued by the New York State Department of Financial Services, extend grace periods and give you other rights under certain property/casualty insurance policies if you are an individual or small business and can demonstrate financial hardship as a result of the novel coronavirus pandemic.  These grace periods and [...]

On March 24th, 2020 the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) published its first round of implementation guidance pursuant to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). They did so in three parts which are as follows: Fact Sheet for Employees Fact Sheet for Employers Questions and Answers On March 18, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “CRA”). Subsequently, the House made several technical corrections, narrowing some aspects of the original version of the bill, which is the version ultimately [...]

The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially increased the severity of COVID-19 from an outbreak to a pandemic. The United States has over 1,000 confirmed cases and at least 30 deaths that have been attributed to COVID-19. Worldwide there have been more than 120,000 cases reported and over 4,000 deaths. With more than 100 countries affected, some drastic steps are being taken to contain COVID-19 and limit the number of cases and deaths. All across our nation, we are seeing schools and universities shifting to online learning environments or prolonging spring breaks, sporting [...]

There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. Coronavirus is thought to spread mainly from person to person either between people who are withing close contact with one another, about 6 feet, or through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs. Take Steps to Protect Yourself Clean Your Hands Often Wash your hands often [...]

The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially increased the severity of COVID-19 from an outbreak to a pandemic. The United States has over 1,000 confirmed cases and at least 30 deaths that have been attributed to COVID-19. Worldwide there has been more than 120,000 cases reported and over 4,000 deaths. With more than 100 countries affected, some drastic steps are being taken to contain COVID-19 and limit the number of cases and deaths. All across our nation we are seeing schools and universities shifting to online learning environments or prolonging spring breaks, sporting [...]