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Can You Go On Vacation While On Workers’ Compensation?
Yes, you CAN go on vacation while on workers’ compensation. People are allowed to continue to enjoy their lives as best they can even with an...
NYC Department of Buildings Announces Mandatory 40 Hours of Training for Workers
NYC’s Department of Buildings (DOB) recently announced its final safety training requirements, which includes a mandatory 62 hours of training for supervisors and 40 hours for...
Kevin & Avonte’s Law Included in Federal Spending Bill
Senator Charles Schumer recently announced that the recently unveiled United States spending bill includes “Kevin & Avonte’s Law”, named after Avonte Oquendo and Kevin Curtis...
The Perecman Firm, Was a Proud Sponsor of the Children’s Smile Foundation’s Valentine’s Day Ball
The Children’s Smile Foundation held its Valentine’s Day Ball, an annual charitable fundraiser for disadvantaged children in need of medical care and financial assistance. From...
NYC Reports 2017 Had Fewest Traffic Deaths in More Than a Century
New York City saw the fourth consecutive year of fewer reported traffic deaths following the implementation of Vision Zero, with 2017 reporting the lowest number...
First Part of Mario M. Cuomo Bridge Finally Opens to Drivers
The brand-new Mario M. Cuomo Bridge partially opened to the public early in the morning on Saturday, August 26. For now, only the northbound section...
The Perecman Firm, Enjoys a Weekend Supporting the Laborers’ Local 1010
Members of The Perecman Firm, took some time this past weekend to enjoy the warm weather and support the Laborers’ Local 1010. We enjoyed a...
US Department of Transportation Withdraws from $24 Billion Gateway Program
The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) withdrew from their position on the board of the Gateway Program, a nearly $24 billion project to add...
New York City Reports Over 160 Pedestrian, Cyclist Deaths in 2016
After two years of decreasing traffic-related pedestrian and cyclist deaths, the reports coming out of the third year of New York City’s Vision Zero initiative show that...
New York Sanitation Workers Protected By New Law
Early in the fall of 2016, sanitation workers in New York finally received the legal protection they need to keep them safe on the job....