Sisters and Brothers,

In a continued effort to keep you informed, I wanted you to be aware that all private sector workers in NYS are now covered under the state’s new sick and safe leave law, regardless of industry, occupation, part-time status, overtime exempt status, and seasonal status.

The law requires employers with five or more employees to provide their employees with paid sick and safe leave.

The National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) has notified all signatory contractors of their obligations under this new law. We will continue to work with our contractors regarding this responsibility.

• September 30, 2020: Covered employees in NYS will start to accrue leave at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked.
• January 1, 2021 Employees may start using accrued leave.

• Employees will receive an amount of sick leave depending on the size of their employer:

# of Employees Employer Sick Leave Requirements

1. 0 - 4   ---    If net income is $1 million or less in the previous tax year, the employer is required to provide up to 40 hours of unpaid sick leave per calendar year.
2. 0 - 4   ---    If net income is greater than $1 million in the previous tax year, the employer is required to provide up to 40 hours of paid sick leave per calendar year.
3. 5 - 99  ---    Up to 40 hours of paid sick leave per calendar year.
4. 100+    ---   Up to 56 hours of paid sick leave per calendar year.

Please GO TO the following websites for additional answers to your questions regarding NEW York State’s Paid Sick Leave Program:

Fraternally,
Alan Marzullo
Business Manager

Continuing Education Courses for the SPRING Semester are now open for enrollment!

• Code Calculations
• Blueprint Reading
• Motor Control
• Motors & Transformers

Please call the Training Center for more information at 315-546-0221, or make your registration on the website by selecting the appropriate class in the “SHOP” tab at the top of the screen.

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Please continue to watch www.cnyeta.org for important details and updates!

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TIPS FOR STARTING THERAPY

Published by our partner, MeMD

While seeing a therapist used to be activity shrouded in secrecy, today it’s something that many people feel comfortable discussing openly in their social circles.
Still, there’s stigma that surrounds mental healthcare and many misconceptions that continue to keep people from getting the care they need. If you think you might benefit from speaking with a therapist but you’re having trouble getting started, you’re not alone. It’s common to hesitate to take that first step. However, in the age of coronavirus, beginning therapy may feel more approachable thanks to the availability of telehealth appointments via video chat. Here are a few helpful tips to get you started.

Don’t wait until you feel “bad enough” to start therapy.
You don’t need to reach a breaking point or feel internally damaged to benefit from therapy. In fact, talk therapy can have benefits for just about anyone. Just like you shouldn’t wait until you have a heart attack to worry about your heart health, you shouldn’t wait for stress to overload you before you look for help. Therapy can be a resource for anyone to help find more meaning, balance, and emotional coping mechanisms in their daily lives.

Expect a settling-in process.
Therapy is not a quick fix, and it may take some time to settle in with your therapist. You may even find that you need to talk to one or two providers before finding the right one. Often, the first therapy session will be a test-run for both you and your therapist to decide if it’s a good fit. During this visit, you can gain clearer expectations of how progress and healing will be defined in your therapy sessions.

Create a positive space for your therapy sessions.
Attending therapy online can help you feel more comfortable since you’ll be in familiar surroundings at home. Still, it’s important to ensure that you have a private, positive space for your therapy. If you live in a busy household, that might mean attending sessions from your car in the driveway or in a space you’ve set up in the garage

Things to Remember When Starting Therapy

• Do it for yourself
• Not all therapy is, and not all therapists are, the same
• Don’t rush the process
• Not every session will be the same
• Be open and honest
• It’s not being selfish to talk about yourself
• Not every session will be the same

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