The Business Council of New York State

Combatting Unemployment Insurance Fraud in NYS

The rising level of unemployment insurance fraud is of concern to employers and employees alike, and the New York State Department of Labor has been focusing on both fraud prevention and fraud detection. This webinar will provide a detailed discussion of current Department of Labor efforts, as well as recommended actions for employers and employees who may be subject to fraudulent claims.

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13th Annual Business Council Member Golf Classic

Join fellow golf and baseball enthusiasts for The Business Council’s 13th Annual Member Golf Classic! Attendees will experience unrivaled play on the beautiful Leatherstocking Golf Course, the world-class hospitality of The Otesaga Resort Hotel, mingle with former professional baseball player Dwight "Doc" Gooden, and experience American history at the National Baseball Hall of Fame, all in Cooperstown, New York.

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2021 Business and Education Forum: The Future of Talent Development

The COVID-19 pandemic has certainly changed the employment landscape in the near-term and long-term. Join us to discuss where we are and where we go from here in regards to talent development with industry, education, and government leaders.

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Managing the Coronavirus

Updated daily, this resource includes recorded webinars, links to relevant documents and resources, and information on State and Federal relief programs.

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Members of The Business Council have access to exclusive products and services, including The Human Resource Hotline, The Business Council Insurance Fund and our Government Affairs Albany Update.

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May

2021

The Business Council’s Response to the Adoption of the HERO Act

The Business Council’s Response to the Adoption of the HERO Act ALBANY - We appreciate efforts by the administration and some lawmakers to make the so-called HERO act more workable for employers, especially small employers. However, we still see this legislation as going well beyond what is necessary to assure that workplaces are safe for employees and customers during public health crises

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May

2021

Direct Impact Study Shows At Least $800 Million Cost to Proposed Extended Producer Responsibility Act

Direct Impact Study Shows At Least $800 Million Cost to Proposed Extended Producer Responsibility Act ALBANY – Canadian based York University recently conducted a study on the impact of the proposed Extended Producer Responsibility Act (EPR) and concluded the bill would result in $800 million in direct costs for the industry, with the potential of an additional $2 to $3 billion impact on the New York State economy

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Apr

2021

Testimony to Joint Standing Committee on Environmental Conservation and Committee on Energy and Telecommunications - CCIA

Testimony to Joint Standing Committee on Environmental Conservation and Committee on Energy and Telecommunications To discuss and receive input from stakeholders on the Climate and Community Investment Act (CCIA). Presented by Ken Pokalsky Vice President April 13, 2021 My name is Ken Pokalsky and I am Vice President of The Business Council of New York State, Inc

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Apr

2021

Statement from President & CEO, Heather Briccetti, on the agreed upon New York State budget

“The final budget agreement contains a significant increase in the cost of state government, and – given a substantial influx of federal funding -- an unnecessary multi-billion-dollar tax increase, including an increase in business taxes. By all accounts, the additional spending and additional tax hikes were driven by legislative demands, going well beyond the Executive Budget’s proposals

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Mar

2021

The Business Council Delivers Message Regarding the FY 2022 Budget

The Business Council submitted a message to all New York State Lawmakers regarding the Fiscal Year 2022 budget. We are urging the legislature to carefully balance the state’s social and economic development needs while recognizing raising taxes, while the economy remains fragile and the need for additional state resources has already been met, would be a mistake that will further harm New York