New York now requires employers with workers in NY to have comp.

Article - Employee Benefit News

* Transportation companies are not exempt.
* Attending a one-day meeting in the state qualifies as having an employee working in the state.
*Drivers that just pass through are exempt from this change. Drivers passing through may rest in the sleeper without triggering the rule. Staying in a motel triggers this rule. Making a pick up or delivery is considered working. Fueling is exempt provided that you have not triggered the rule by some other activity.

The state admits that they will not be auditing out-of-state employers for compliance, but will instead use wage and accident reporting to catch violators. Fines and other administrative actions will be taken against employers who do not comply.

Why do you care?

If you are an employee who is injured on the job in NY, NY may have better benefits than your home state.

If you are an operator you may be required to comply with this rule.

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