"An insurance policy may have a good price, but poor value."

- John H. Connors

40 North Central Avenue, PO Box 71, Mechanicville, NY 12118 | Ph: (518) 664-7307, Toll-Free: (844) 508-4407, Fx: (518) 664-2650
  • Since 1955, The Connors Insurance Agency, located in Mechanicville, NY, has been focused on responding to the needs of our customers, and we take pride in our role as insurance advisors, and in our relationships with the finest insurance carriers available. We are dedicated to providing the highest quality of service to individuals and businesses in our community, and surrounding areas, for all their insurance needs, and peace of mind that you will be protected in the event of an untimely loss.

Workers Comp, Disability and Unemployment Claims

Written by Kevin Connors. Posted in Blog

If you become sick, disabled or unemployed due to COVID-19, you may be eligible for Workers Compensation, Disability Benefits or Unemployment Insurance.

If you contracted COVID-19 at your work, such as a health care worker, notify your employer immediately and file workers' compensation form C-3 with the NYS Workers Compensation Board.

If you contracted COVID-19 away from work, file disability benefits form DB-450.  If your job was deemed non-essential and you were laid off, you can apply for Unemployment Insurance from the NYS Dept. of Labor.

If you are under an order of mandatory or precautionary quarantine or isolation for COVID-19 issued by a governmental agency, like the Dept of Health, file disability benefits/PFL form SCOVID.  If your minor child is under an order of mandatory or precautionary quarantine or isolation for COVID-19, you would file disability benefits/PFL form CCOVID.  And if you are caring for a family member who was been diagnosed with COVID-19, you would file PFL form PFL-CARE.

If you must stay at home to care for your children because school was closed, you can learn about your eligibility for paid sick leave from your employer under the Federal Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act.

 

Kevin Connors is a Certified Insurance Counselor and licensed Property/Casualty and Life Insurance Agent with The Connors Insurance Agency in Mechanicville, NY.  Mr. Connors can be reached at (518)664-7307 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Tenant Rights in New York State: What You Need to Know

Written by Kevin Connors. Posted in Blog

Renting your home comes with a lot of great perks including fewer responsibilities and a lower level of commitment to your current residence. But renting can also raise some challenges; especially when you don’t always see eye to eye with your landlord.
 
Unfortunately, misunderstandings and disagreements can sometimes escalate to more than just dissatisfaction, with landlords using tactics such as eviction threats or raised rent to control you, the tenant, or force you out of your living space.
 
To help navigate the various disagreements and situations that can arise between renters and their landlords, New York State has passed a new series of laws designed to protect renters in sticky legal situations.
 
Read on to learn more about some of the highlights from these changes and your rights as a renter.

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