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ComplianceJuly 24, 202611 min
New York just rewrote what it costs to run a security company
The Aland Etienne Safety and Security Act takes effect July 28, 2026. It sets minimum wages by seniority and armed status, requires a signed notice from every guard, and assumes you are in violation unless your records prove otherwise. Here is what it actually asks of you, and how we built a tool that answers it from data you already keep.
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Scheduling, payroll, patrols and compliance in one place.