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Speakers: Gayle Czeizler, Gallagher / Brian Jungeberg, Risk Strategies / Mike McCarthy, MPM Consulting, LLC
Arno's Restaurant, 141 West 38th Street, New York, NY 10018
Labor Law Update
Since our last meeting there have been so many changes and moving parts in the law related to our industry. Our President, Mark Chiusano will be providing updates and statuses on the following and more:
Lobbying and Advocacy
Chirs Mackrell, President of Customer Courier Solutions will review best practices on why lobbying and advocacy are important strategies for ensuring laws and rules support the programs and services that are our reason for existing. He will also share best practices on how easy it is to reach your local city council person and how you can make an impact.
Our margins are being squeezed by the amount of regulation and the high costs of doing business here in the State of New York. Together we can make a difference.
Stop Sexual Harassment Act
It is official. Mayor Bill deBlasio signed into law a bill passed by the NYC council, the Stop Sexual Harassment in NYC Act.
Join us to see what this new law means for you and your small business from compliance, training and mitigating risk in the workplace.
You must have the law posted by September 6, 2018 in both English and Spanish. Effective October 9, 2018 all employers in New York State will need to implement annual training for all employees and managers that cover certain topics set out in the statute. All current employees must be trained and signed off that they were trained. New York City’s training requirements apply to all employers with 15 or more employees.You will learn:
We encourage our Association to be present to recognize our new Board and their respective positions and celebrate the accomplishments of our out going President, Mark Chiusano and the entire Board.
The Association has advocated on capitol hill during the past two years at very high level.
For two consecutive years there has been record breaking sponsorship and attendance at the Annual Holiday party.
Our Association is only as good as the participation of members. Together we make a difference and as a community we have the opportunity to change the ordinary to extraordinary.
2018-2020 Board of Directors
President – John V. Rutigliano
Vice President – Larry Zogby
Secretary/Treasurer – Mitchell Newnan
Board Member – Didier Milongo
Board Member-Michael Turek
Past President-Mark Chiusano
Board Member-TBD
Please join us on September 12, 2018 for the NYSMCA seminar and business meeting.
All members are welcome to attend the seminar and networking hour for $50
Non-members are welcome to attend one meeting for $75
AGENDA
3:00 – 5:00 pm
Workshop
5:00 – 6:00 pm
Open bar, hors d’oeuvres and networking
Arno's Restaurant, 141 West 38th Street, New York, NY 10018
What is my Courier Company Really Worth?
New Spring Capital will share an in depth view of what our courier business is really worth and best practices on how to prepare for an exit strategy. For most people selling their business is a once in a lifetime experience. Therefore even the most successful entrepreneurs realize they are not familiar with the process. Businesses earning millions of dollars per year, leaders in their industry, still must seek out proper advice because of the uniqueness and specialized knowledge required in selling one’s business. Many thoughts, questions and ideas go through an owner’s mind and yet not enough time and effort goes into the planning stage.
Please join us on June 13, 2018 for the NYSMCA seminar and business meeting. All members are welcome to attend the seminar and networking hour for $50 Non-members are welcome to attend one meeting for $75 AGENDA 3:00 – 5:00 pm Workshop 5:00 – 6:00 pm Open bar, hors d’oeuvres and networking Our President, Mark Chiusano will give meeting updates on the following: • Meeting with Senator Alshar • Department of Consumer Affairs, Lorelei Salas, and Commissioner • New York City Council, Malak Nassereddine, and Malcom Butehorn
Your fun filled evening includes:
A three hour hosted bar with passed hors d’oeuvres at Lexington’s Cocktail and Liquor Bar.
Celebrating the holiday season and network with your colleagues
while enjoying our private bar in our private room.
Come join us for a great time!
For further inquiries please call the NYSMCA at 646-789-4472.
Holiday Networking Party Sponsors
Star Supporter
A-1 International, Inc
Aim Go Express
Custom Courier Solutions Inc.
GKP Consulting Group
LaserShip
Mitchell’s New York
Select Express & Logistics
Tforce
Arno's Restaurant
141 West 38th Street
New York, NY 10018
The Gig Economy’s Effect on our Industry
On July 17th, the Board of Directors and Richard Polsinello attended a meeting with several Directors of the New York State Department of Labor. The objective of this meeting was to address the unfair competitive advantage that the App Based Delivery services currently have due to NYSDOL not enforcing the current Guidelines for Messenger and Couriers that are in effect.
The new gig economy and their technology are affecting all of our businesses and most of all still maintain a 20-45% price advantage over traditional courier companies.
The NYSMCA Board will share meeting notes, results, and a comprehensive strategy on how we can level the playing field.
The Freelance Act Isn’t Free
The New York City Council enacted the first of many more laws to address what they perceive to be the shortcomings of the “GIG economy. Entitled The Freelance Isn’t Free Act, the law was intended to protect individuals that perform services on a one-off basis — with the right to receive a written contract, guaranteed timely payment, and protection for retaliation.
The law however is ill-defined and can be applicable to many industries including the last mile delivery provider. This law establishes penalties and double damages in some instances where violations are found. And can ever serve as new claim for class-action attorneys. Edwards Lifesciences Corp.
The only response is to understand the law and its prescriptions before confronted with one of these claims.
Peter Fidopiastis from SCI, Inc. will be the guest panelist on this topic.
Appellate Court Nixes Employee Arbitration Agreements
A startling decision issued from the First Department, Appellate Division, dated July, 19, 2017 (which has jurisdiction over Manhattan & the Bronx) held that arbitration agreements obligating employees to waive their rights to bring collective disputes such as class actions regarding wage disputes, were unlawful and unenforceable because they run afoul of the National Labor Relations Act.
What Does This Mean for Employers?
Since arbitration agreements with class action waivers may no longer offer employers protection from class actions in state trial courts, employers are encouraged to review and evaluate their current wage and hour practices, implement regular self-audits and reviews and undertake immediate corrective action in the event non-compliance is identified.
We encourage you and your team (directors of human resource, or key employees) to attend our next seminar and learn best practices to mitigate your risk and protect your companies.
Stephen Zweig & Eric Sue of Ford & Harrison LLP will be our guest panelist and walk us through the nuances of the decision, how it came about, and what you can do to protect yourself.
Arno's Restaurant
141 West 38th Street
New York, NY 10018
The fall seminar was entitled, “Beneficial Ways Technology Can Support our Industry.” The seminar addressed how technology can help mitigate potential issues, how technology can protect our independent contractor model and the benefits of IPD mobile – a mobile application designed to enable fast paced delivery companies to instantly expand their driver capacity to meet business demands.
Errol Cvern of Select Express & Logistics was presented with a plaque in honor and appreciation of his energetic leadership and devotion to the NYSMCA as President from 2012-2014.
Arno's Restaurant
141 West 38th Street
New York, NY 10018
Learn How to Keep Your Insurance Cost in Line
The New York State Messenger and Courier Association is inviting you to join us on Thursday, June 8, 2017 for a two-part program.
The first part of the program will focus on the sky rocketing cost of auto insurance, workers compensation and MORE!
Industry Updates
The second part of the program will discuss the following industry topics:
Arno's Restaurant
141 West 38th Street
New York, NY 10018
The New York State Messenger and Courier Association is inviting you to join us for a Town Hall Meeting.
This program will be focused on two themes, introducing our new labor consultants and You, our members
From 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. : The introduction of our new Labor Consultants
Our three Labor Consultants are retired directors from the Department of Labor, with representation from New Jersey, Connecticut , and New York, They are Mike McCarthy, Gary Pechie and our very own Richard Polsinello, repectively.
They will share the state of the union of compliance from a muliple state perspective. We will also have an opportunity for a Q & A on best practices on how to stay compliant as we contine to navigate the many changing laws from wage, health, salary, hourly and incentives.
From 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. : The second part of our session is all about You
We, as a Board, want to understand what resourses and education would be helpful to you and your companies so we can continue to deliver programs that will add value, make stategic connections, stay compliant and utimately drive new opportunities where we all win.
Arno's Restaurant
141 West 38th Street
New York, NY 10018
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Arno's Restaurant
141 West 38th Street
New York, NY 10018
On April 4, 2016, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a $15.00 minimum wage plan and an aggressive twelve week paid family leave policy into law. Where do we go from here? At our next seminar you will learn about the nuances and impact of these new laws and the rippling effect it will have on small business and the economy.
Arno's Restaurant
141 West 38th Street
New York, NY 10018
Please join us for this exciting and timely discussion on the pros and cons of the growing Sharing Economy and how it relates to the Last Mile Delivery industry.
Our keynote speaker, Rob Howard of Grand Junction, Inc. will cover the emerging landscape of the on-demand Sharing Economy, accentuating the companies that participate in the sharing of access to goods and services through the Last Mile Delivery industry.
| Business Meeting | FREE |
| Seminar | FREE |
| Dinner | $70.00 |
The Perfect Pint West
123 West 45th Street
New York, NY 10036
The New York State Messenger & Courier Association cordially invites you to attend its Holiday Networking Party.
Your fun filled evening includes:
A three hour hosted bar with a hot buffet at The Perfect Pint. Located in the heart of Times Square, The Perfect Pint is known as one of NYC’s premier venues for great food and atmosphere.
Celebrate the holiday season and network with your colleagues while enjoying our private bar in our private room.
Come join us for a great time!
$90 person
Arno's Restaurant
141 West 38th Street
New York, NY 10018
At the next seminar/meeting, we will be highlighting the best practices to mitigate risks of wage and hour claims against messengers, couriers and logistic companies.
Steven Zweig of Ford & Harrison, LLP, will present business-oriented approaches in resolving wage and hour class action lawsuits as well as the basic wage and hour requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the New York Labor Law (NYLL). Mr. Zweig will also review compliance requirements, consequences of non-compliance, how to respond to administrative investigations and tips for mitigating risks of wage and hour claims.
Richard Polsinello of RJP Labor Consultants, LLC, will discuss the recent changes at the New York State Department of Labor and minimum wage increases. He will also give an update on the status of metro cards.
| Business Meeting | |
| Cost: | $70.00 |
| Seminar | |
| Cost: | Free |
Arno's Restaurant
141 West 38th Street
New York, NY 10018
Getting our companies ready to comply with the Affordable Care Act was a monumental undertaking. Now we need to stay on top of the issues in order to stay in compliance, contain costs, avail ourselves of the tax credits and prepare for what’s next.
We spent a good deal of time last year learning how to get our companies ready to meet the ACA regulations that took effect as of January 1, 2015 and many of you have some great information to share. If you are not yet in compliance, or aren’t sure, you should know that the consequences of noncompliance can be severe.
Getting into compliance is one part of the picture. Keeping our companies in compliance, containing our costs and taking advantage of tax breaks are what we should focus our attention on now.
This Seminar will Address:
| Business Meeting | FREE |
| Seminar | FREE |
| Dinner | $70.00 |
NYSMCA was founded in 1945 and has promoted the interests and professionalism of the industry in the state of New York through education, advocacy and networking.
