EBC HR & Payroll News and Articles

Much like federal COBRA, New York State continuation coverage applies to employers with 20 employees or fewer and gives workers employed by employers with 20 or fewer employees the right to continue purchasing group health insurance after an event in which the employee...

An employee benefits offering is a powerful tool for businesses to utilize in order to both attract and retain employees. In fact, your benefits offering can make or break a decision for a potential new hire. However, even though employee benefits is an important area...

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...

An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is designed to help employees balance the demands of work, home, and life.

There are many benefits to using a paperless payroll solution, including business advantages such as increased security and peace of mind. For instance, physical paper payroll records, documents, and forms can be damaged or destroyed, but online payroll records are...

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...

Although the total elimination of paper may not be feasible for every business, even a small reduction may yield cost savings and increased efficiency. It doesn't matter if your company is in the startup phase or has developed well-established policies and procedures,...

Businesses everywhere are involved in a worldwide shift to paperless payroll. The effort to use less paper is not only beneficial to the planet but also in keeping a business organized.

Whether intentional or accidental, wage theft or inaccurately paying employees in New York can cost an employer dearly. So while it is important to use a payroll solution that ensures accuracy and helps you avoid errors, it is important to also understand employer...