Each quarter, the Attraction and Retention newsletter offers statistics about the employment market, suggestions on securing top talent and insight to attract and retain workers. This edition discusses varying return-to-work strategies, provides tips for strategic recruiting and offers ways to improve employee mental health.  Download your copy today . For more information on healthcare and employee benefits changes, contact HANYS Benefit Services by  email  or by calling (800) 388-1963. This is not intended to be exhaustive nor should any discussion or opinions be construed as professional advice. © 2021 Zywave, Inc. All rights reserved.

The Environmental Working Group's 2021 Dirty Dozen List Is Here Nearly 70% of non-organic produce sold in the United States contains pesticide residue, according to the EWG. Every year, the EWG ranks pesticide residue levels of fruits and vegetables based on samples taken by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration, publishing the results in the Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce. Download the  Live Well Work Well July Newsletter  for a list of the most pesticide-tainted produce, which is known as the “ Dirty Dozen .” In addition to the Dirty Dozen, the EWG publishes the “ Clean Fifteen ,” highlighting the “cleanest” produce. For more information on healthcare and employee benefits changes, contact HANYS Benefit Services by  email  or by calling (800) 388-1963. This is not intended to be exhaustive nor should any discussion or opinions be construed as professional advice. © 2021 Zywave, Inc. All rights reserved

New York State’s Health and Essential Rights Act (NY HERO Act) was passed to prevent occupational exposure to airborne infectious diseases. The NY HERO Act, covering all private employers in the state, was signed into law on May 5, 2021 and amended on June 11, 2021.  Employer Requirements: Establish an airborne infectious disease exposure prevention plan that equals or exceeds the minimum standards in the model standard Post the plan in a visible and prominent location in the workplace and make it available to employees Permit employees to establish and administer a joint labor-management workplace safety committee For more information on the New York State’s Health and Essential Rights Act, read this  Compliance Bulletin  and contact HANYS Benefit Services by  email  or by calling (800) 388-1963. This Compliance Bulletin is not intended to be exhaustive nor should any discussion or opinions be construed as legal advice. Readers should contact legal counsel for...