New York State Director Ashley Ranslow coauthored an op-ed in The Albany Times Union with Heather Mulligan of The Business Council of New York State regarding proposed legislation that would increase short-term disability benefits at the expense of small business employers:

“Small businesses are already contending with gas that is approaching $5 per gallon, soaring utility bills, unsustainable insurance increases, inflation and other cost pressures that are pushing them to the brink. Any additional increase will force them to raise prices for their goods and services, cut jobs or hours, reduce employee benefits or close their doors altogether. These actions make New York more unaffordable for consumers, hurt the state’s already-lagging economy, and force even more businesses to look elsewhere.”

>>>> Read the entire commentary HERE.

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ISSUE BACKGROUND & HOW TO TAKE ACTION:

The NY Assembly and Senate are both moving legislation that would drastically increase short-term disability benefits. The proposal expands benefits from the current cap of $170 per week to nearly $1,200, with employers being responsible for 60% of the premiums once the bill is fully phased in.

This is an abhorrent cost increase on NY business struggling with inflating costs, a diminishing workforce, and governmental regulations. Tell lawmakers to OPPOSE this substantial 600% increase!

>>>>> Please CONTACT your state legislators in Albany today: NFIB | Can you afford a 600% increase?