Five Employment Law Trends to Lookout for in the Year 2019

Five 2019 Employment Law Trends to Lookout For - OCCC

Paid Family Leave In 2019, eligible employees in New York State will receive up to 10 weeks of Paid Family Leave and up to 55% of their average weekly wage (capped at 55% of the State’s average weekly wage) during their paid leave. The maximum benefit of 12 weeks off and 67% of average weekly wage will […]

Surety Bonding and Insurance – Government Contracting

One of the more significant challenges for small businesses providing services to the government is securing adequate bonding and insurance coverage. When planning to provide a service to the government, plan to secure additional insurance. If the proposed services are construction or construction related, then also plan to secure bonding. The type of services provided, […]

5 Social Media Trends to Take Advantage of in 2019

5 Social Media Trends Orange County NY

Social media is fast-paced and it’s important to always stay on your toes Still, there are a few things we can say with confidence will be a BIG deal this year. These five trends are guaranteed to make a splash in 2019, so fold them into your planning to make the most of your social […]

Mid-Hudson News enters 20th year of online service

Mid-Hudson News Network - Orange County Chamber of Commerce NY

MIDDLETOWN – January marks the start of the 20th year of continuous publication of MidHudsonNews.com, the first daily online news source in the Mid-Hudson Valley and Catskill region. Founded by veteran radio, newspaper and TV reporter Hank Gross, he still heads the organization. “I am so proud of the accomplishments of our online publication. We […]