Paid Family Leave Policy, New Chamber Services & Staff

January 13, 2018 E-Weekly Chamber Newsletter

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Human Resource News

Paid Family Leave policy:

The New York State Paid Family Leave Program effective January 1, 2018, will allow almost all private employees: 1) 8 weeks of paid leave to care for loved ones with a serious health condition, bond with a new child, or to help support their family when someone is recently made active in military service, 2) continuation of health insurance while out, and 3) job protection. Paid Family Leave is funded by employee payroll contributions. Paid Family Leave forms are available here .

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MEMBER NEWS

SI Chamber Adds New Staff to Strengthen Staten Island’s Workforce

The Staten Island Chamber of Commerce announces a brand-new workforce development and human resource service to employers on Staten Island as a benefit to Chamber member businesses and organizations. Employers can now have job listings created and posted on various job search platforms; screening and assessments of potential candidates, and access to a broader network of college candidates. Small businesses and mom and pop stores make up 80% of the SI Chamber membership. These businesses will particularly benefit from these new human resource tools through increased support and assistance with the SI Chamber’s human resource services.

The SI Chamber welcomes Katherine Fitzgerald as their new Talent and Workforce Development Specialist. She joined the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce in late December and is motivated, energetic, and passionate about helping businesses & institutions fulfill their workforce needs. Some of her job responsibilities will include: connecting employers to talented job seekers on Staten Island; providing employers with information related to human resource policies, procedures, and programs; overseeing the Chamber Assist Online Job Board; and acting as the employer liaison for Youth WINS, a multi-organizational workforce partnership.

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You're invited to participate in the 2018 C areer Con !

February 26, 2018

St. John's University

300 Howard Ave Staten Island, NY

9:30am-1:00pm

The Chamber is seeking interested businesses to

educate over 500 students on career choices:

Free tables for employers!

Recruit high school interns!

Advertise your business!

http://careerconsi.wixsite.com/careerconsi

T: (718) 727-1900

Email: kfitzgerald@sichamber.com

Message from Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

Dear Fellow New Yorker,

I delivered my eighth State of the State address as Governor. In it, I outlined our priorities for the coming year, the challenges we face, and our plans to tackle them.

New York faces unprecedented challenges in 2018, including a federal government that is rolling back progress at every turn. But I promise you this: New York won't back away from our progressive values.

Take a look at the proposals from the 2018 State of the State address.

The federal government took aim at New York's economy with their partisan tax bill. But New York is fighting back: we plan to sue the federal government and challenge the GOP tax law as unconstitutional to prevent the double taxation of New Yorkers.

In my address, I also proposed bold action to curb sexual harassment in the workplace, keep our elections safe from foreign actors, lead the fight against climate change, and reform our criminal justice system.

New York will show the nation that progressive and inclusive policies don’t just sound good—they work.

View the proposals from the State of the State here.

We know that our diversity is our strength, and we won’t stop working toward our progressive vision for New York State.

Ever Upward,

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo

YEA! PIC OF THE WEEK

Danielle Reyes of Wealth and Legacy Group starts the second segment of YEA! as “The Pitch” instructor.

Doreen Inserra, CPA spoke to our Young Entrepreneurs about accounting principles

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PICS OF THE WEEK

New Chamber member, Venture House celebrated their grand opening with a Chamber ribbon cutting on Wednesday, January 10, 2018.

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

2017 LOUIS MILLER LOUIS MILLER HONOREES IN THE NEWS!

Mr. Alan Aurelia – Not-For-Profit

Music Director, Richmond County Orchestra

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Mr. Frank Siller – Not-For-Profit

Chairman/CEO, Stephen Siller Tunnels To Towers Foundation

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Mr. Ken Tirado – Established

President/Owner, Killmeyer's Old Bavaria Inn

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Dr. Carolyn Raia – Established

Director of the Virginia Gruppuso Breast Imaging Center at Staten Island University Hospital

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New Tax Law changes and what they mean for you:

It is important to note that this article is a high level over view of the tax law changes that take place January 1st, 2018 – December 31st, 2025. After 2025, with some exceptions, these laws will revert back to the existing tax laws. You are encouraged to work with your tax professional to see how these changes will specifically impact you.

Individual Tax Rates – Currently the top tax rate is 39.6%,that is being reduced to 37%. There will still be 7 tax brackets with the new law.

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