Current Pension Topics: New Laws on Accidental Death Benefit and OTB
By JOEL FRANK
      The following items recently became New York State law: Chapter 76 of the Laws of 2008 increases the special accidental death benefit payable under Section 208-f of the NYS General Municipal Law by 3 percent.
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YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY
By DAVID BROWN
      It's that time of year again. Hurricane season is upon us. In some places it's wildfire season. In other places, towns are dealing with the threat, or the aftermath, of tornadoes and floods. If you're in the path of one of these potential disasters, hopefully, you've planned for it by signing up f...
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Know Your Rights: Discrimination Claim Based On Spouse's Race
By JAMES A. BROWN
      Employment discrimination lawsuits typically involve a plaintiff who has been adversely treated because of some immutable trait, i.e. his or her age, race, national origin, gender, etc. As I have repeatedly counseled, if you allege employment discrimination you must identify the specific immutable...
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