Celebrating the life of Sgt. Robert Hendriks

Today was our annual luncheon to remember Sgt. Robert Hendriks, cousin of SilvermanAcampora employee Deanna Caliendo, and his ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. He was killed in action while conducting combat operations near Bagram, Afghanistan and was deployed... READ MORE

Cheers to 23 Years!

Today we celebrated SilvermanAcampora’s 23rd #anniversary with ice cream for all. Quite an accomplishment. We are so grateful to all of our staff, clients, and partners who helped us get here! #anniversarycelebration #icecreamlovers #silvermanacampora #characteriseverything READ MORE

Guide To Employee Discipline and Termination

Managers very often find disciplining employees and making the final decision to terminate employment very challenging. One challenge is that with every decision there is a risk of a lawsuit. So, proceed carefully. Even the most experienced supervisors encounter stress... READ MORE

Every Child Deserves a Birthday Party!

This week, PMP and SilvermanAcampora teams came together to participate in the Birthday-in-a-Box program which provides party boxes and birthday gifts to children and their families staying in domestic violence safe shelters, hotels, and scattered sites. We created eight birthday... READ MORE

Hustle for that Muscle!

This week, SilvermanAcampora and OTM Training launched our office fitness program to help support our staff’s physical and mental well being. OTM held an awesome fitness fair in our conference room which included massages, workout assessments and BMI measurements for... READ MORE

The Ending of Forced Arbitration of the Sexual Assault & Sexual Harassment Act of 2021

On March 3, 2022, President Biden signed into law the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 (the “Act”). This was a bipartisan bill which amends the Federal Arbitration Act (the “FAA”) to now give... READ MORE

SA Sponsors Long Island Imagine Awards

We were so proud to sponsor this year’s Long Island Imagine Awards and we congratulate all the not-for-profit organizations who were recognized for their dedication and impact on Long Island! The Long Island Imagine Awards was created as a way... READ MORE

Employee Appreciation Day 2022!

We celebrated this year’s Employee Appreciation day with a fabulous lunch catered by La Familia! We are so grateful for all of the hard work and dedication of every one of our employees. Without their support, it would not be... READ MORE

We Bid Farewell to Nancy McNichol After 22 Years Of Dedicated Service

This week we bid farewell to Nancy McNichol who has been a dedicated employee at SilvermanAcampora for an impressive 22 years. Nancy has been a great team member and co-worker to all and we wish her much success as she... READ MORE

New York Department of Labor Issues Required Posting for Expanded Whistleblower Protection Law

Effective January 26, 2022, New York amended its whistleblower laws to provide employees, former employees, and independent contractors a wider range of claims to pursue against companies. It also expanded employee protections and remedies and to lengthen the time in... READ MORE

Update! NYS Mask Mandates

On December 10, 2021 New York Governor Kathy Hochul issued a mandate requiring that masks be worn in all indoor public places, unless the business or venue requires proof of vaccination for entry. At that time the determination was based... READ MORE

Heads Up New York! Here Are The 2022 Minimum Wage and Tip Credit Increases

Minimum Wage Increases Effective December 31, 2021, New York’s minimum wage will increase for many employers. It should be noted that the increases are based on the employer’s location. The minimum wage for employees other than fast food employees in... READ MORE

Holiday Spirit in Full Effect!

The holiday spirit is contagious here at our Jericho office with everyone enjoying delicious treats and wearing their favorite holiday attire! We wish you all of our employees, clients, partners and friends a wonderful holiday season and very happy, healthy,... READ MORE

New York State Paid Family Leave Updates

In addition to the changes in the New York Paid Family Leave (NYPFL) contribution rate increase for 2022 discussed in PMP’s October Newsletter, additional changes have been signed into law by NY Governor Kathy Hochul on November 1, 2021. New... READ MORE

New York Whistleblower Protection Law Amendments

New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation into law that broadens the protections available to individuals who claim retaliation for reporting alleged employer wrongdoing. The legislation (S.4394A/A.5144A) amends NY Labor Law Section 140, which prohibits retaliation by employers against whistleblowers.... READ MORE

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