EBC HR & Payroll News and Articles

Losing a loved one is undoubtedly one of life's most challenging experiences, and bereavement leave policies can offer employees the time they need to process their grief. While traditional policies typically only cover the death of immediate family members, such as...

Businesses operating in the state of New York must adhere to certain requirements regarding time off to vote. According to New York Voting Leave, employers must grant Paid Time-Off (PTO) to employees in order to vote in state and federal elections. Here is everything...

Businesses in New York State must maintain compliance with both state and federal laws in order to avoid legal trouble, as well as hefty fines and penalties. Here are the labor law penalties and fines for New York State in 2023.

Maternal Mental Health and Lactation Accommodations for Employees As a business owner or HR professional, you understand how important it is to create a safe and inclusive work environment for your employees. One group that has often been overlooked is lactating...

As of February 19th, 2023, Governor Hochul signed a Bill into law that expanded retaliatory workplace protections for employees, regarding certain time-off and leave requests. Here is what New York employers need to know.

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New York State's COVID-19 Restrictions and New York Forward Industry Guidance Are Lifted effective June 15, 2021 Across Commercial Settings.

Like the rest of the country, New York businesses must adhere to certain sexual harassment protection requirements in order to maintain compliance and avoid hefty fines and legal trouble. Here is what New York companies should know regarding sexual harassment...

Crafting an Effective FPTO or Vacation Policy that Promotes Performance and Equal Treatment

The New York City (NYC) Pay Transparency Law went into effect on November 1st, 2022, and has been causing many New York employers throughout the city much trouble, frustration, and confusion. With the law going state-wide on September 17th, employers need to make sure...