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Insurance for architects in New York.
In New York, architects usually need professional liability. On workers' compensation, New York's rule is: Required for virtually all employers with one or more employees (WCL §2 and §3).[S]New York workers' compensation threshold
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Licensing notes for New York.
- Mandatory disability benefits (DBL) coverage is separate from workers' comp
- NYC home-improvement contractors require a local license
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