EBC HR & Payroll News and Articles

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,...

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...

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.

Animals in the workplace have become one of the most talked about workplace topics over the last few years. When it comes to rules about dogs and other animals in the workplace, the first thing is to establish whether or not the animal is a service animal or an...

There are three primary types of employer relationships. Below is an overview of the types of employer relationships and how each can impact the employee count for an employer, as well as the eligibility of leave offerings for employees and the application of policy.

There are many responsibilities that fall to HR. One of the biggest and most important is keeping an up-to-date and compliant handbook, and in a state like New York, there are a lot of requirements to keep up with. Here is everything you need to include in your New...

When it comes to employee leave options, it can get complicated quickly. With the different available types of employee leave and specific requirements for each one it is important that employers in New York understand what options are available to their employees.

In New York State, businesses need to ensure they pay employees properly and on-time in order to maintain compliance with New York Pay Schedule Requirements. Here is everything businesses need to know.