EBC HR & Payroll News and Articles

New York State’s Section 210-b takes effect on November 8th, 2026. This law requires employee access to personnel files, implements notice obligations, and imposes new compliance obligations.

Employee records, commonly referred to as personnel files, must be maintained throughout an employee’s lifecycle with the organization. This includes even after they’ve left the company. As labor laws evolve, more jurisdictions are requiring employers to provide...

Employers with businesses in New York State need to be aware of all the different rules and regulations regarding payroll processing. When it comes to New York Payroll Law and processing, employers need to stay compliant with laws regarding employee pay and minimum...

Employers in the state of New York in the hospitality industry have the option of combining an employee's wages with an hourly tip credit to satisfy the state's minimum wage requirements. Here is everything you need to know about the tipped minimum wage in New York...

All workers in New York State (NYS) 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, ...

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.

On September 1st, 2022, the New York Concealed Carry Improvement Act (CCIA) was signed into law by Governor Hochul and modifies the requirements for obtaining a concealed carry permit and prohibits the possession of firearms in areas deemed “sensitive” or “restricted.”

There is a new legal requirement in New York State that impacts certain organizations that intend to do business with New York State or intend to bid on competitive government contracts. Specifically, these businesses must adopt a Gender-Based Violence Workplace Policy.

The IRS has increased the standard mileage reimbursement rate for business travel from 72.5¢ to 76¢ per mile due to rising fuel costs.

It is essential for employers to stay informed on New York State laws when it comes to the employment of minors. New York State has one of the strictest child labor laws in the United States of America, and it is important to know, understand and stay up to date on the...