Changes in New York's
Workers' Compensation laws governing out-of-state companies creates
a stir and are put “on hold”
A recent change in the Workers' Comp
laws of New York state requires any employer with an employee working in
New York to secure a NY Workers' Compensation policy. The law appeared
to require employers to obtain full Workers' Compensation coverage
for any employee who has any contact, casual or otherwise with the state
of New York. Taken to the extreme, this could require coverage for an employee
who might be attending a seminar or conference in New York or even traveling
through and talking on a cell phone.
The law created such a stir that the New York Workers' Compensation
Board has placed the new requirement “on hold” and are reviewing
the requirement.
If you do any business in New York, we suggest you stay in touch with us
about these developments. |