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...

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.