EBC HR & Payroll News and Articles

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law that provides eligible employees of covered employers with unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons. This article will walk you through FMLA basics that every employer should...

All workers in New York state are entitled to receive an hourly Minimum Wage rate according to New York Labor Laws and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This Minimum Wage requirement includes workers across the hospitality industry, such as fast food workers, nail...

Employee handbooks are a foundational source of information for your organization. They should cover all processes, procedures, and compliance requirements, as well as detail your company's culture. But many organizations lack the resources to put together and maintain...

Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) prohibits private employers, state and local governments, employment agencies, and labor unions from discriminating against qualified individuals with disabilities in job application procedures, hiring,...

New York State has very straightforward rules and regulations when it comes to the final pay of an employee who has been terminated or has voluntarily quit. However, to avoid penalties or fines for non-compliance, employers must ensure they pay the terminated employee...

The risk of data theft, scams, and security breaches can have a detrimental impact on a business entity's system, technology infrastructure, and Company reputation. We live in a digital age where sensitive data and personal/highly confidential information can be...

On September 14, 2023, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a Bill (S. 4878-A/A. 398A) which amends Section 590 of the Labor Law. Here is what employers need to know regarding the updates around unemployment benefits notices.

As of December 31, 2020 employers are no longer required to offer COVID-19 Paid Leave under federal or state law and the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), later extended under the name of the American Rescue Plan Act. However, employers who did offer...

With today's trends in remote work, more and more employers are finding themselves managing employees in more than just one state. Multi-state payroll processing and workforce management can be tough, but often the benefits of opening up your talent pool beyond your...

Employees in New York State are considered “at-will” employees, however, while employment may be “at-will,” there is an exception to the doctrine of at-will employment in New York.