EBC HR & Payroll News and Articles

Many businesses rely on seasonal employees. However, in order to maintain compliance, properly process payroll, and find success, employers need to pay close attention to how they manage their season workforce. Here is everything you need to know about seasonal...

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...

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...

When it comes to employee compensation, understanding the difference between discretionary and non-discretionary bonuses is crucial for both employers and employees. Knowing how these two types of bonuses differ can help companies effectively motivate their workforce...

It is exceptionally important to maintain compliance with overtime laws in New York, and with that in mind, businesses should ensure they have adjusted payroll and wages to reflect the changes to New York State’s exempt salary threshold for 2025, for executive and...

Every year the Governor of New York must submit an Executive Budget proposal outlining the anticipated income and expenses in the year to follow. The state Constitution mandates the approval of the state budget by April 1. With the budget can come updates to New York...

HR is one of the most dynamic industries in today's business world. Depending on the nature of the business, the needs and responsibilities of HR can vary. Each industry may also see different HR trends that can affect the way work is performed. The higher education...

Preventative maintenance is a way to proactively and routinely take care of equipment so that you don’t have to wait until something breaks down to make repairs. Preventative maintenance can prevent major equipment failures before they occur and help you avoid large...

Non-profit organizations are constantly faced with challenges that make managing Human Resources (HR) a burden. To effectively overcome these challenges, non-profits must implement workforce management strategies that are aimed at reallocating resources and...

New York State employees have certain protected rights when it comes to expressing breast milk in the workplace. Here is what employers need to know.