EBC HR & Payroll News and Articles

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 New York's 80/20 rule.

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...

On April 23rd, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final rule to promote competition by banning noncompetes nationwide, protecting the fundamental freedom of workers to change jobs, increasing innovation, and fostering new business formation. Here is what...

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...

There are nearly five million workers in the U.S. who telecommute (work from home) for at least a portion of the week, according to a recent survey by Global Workplace Analytics and Flexjobs. That’s an increase of 159% over 12 years. So, it's important to find wats to...

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...

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...