EBC HR & Payroll News and Articles

Businesses in New York State should understand the rules regarding travel time under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), so that way they can ensure employees are paid properly and fairly. Here is what employers need to know about paying employees for travel time in...

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.

As of July 31st, 2023 employers will no longer be able to have I-9 forms inspected remotely. Here is everything you need to know about the Form I-9 flexibility requirement, due to COVID, ending and what employers need to do next.

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released a new version of Form I-9, as well as certain updates to rules and regulations around the form. Here is what employers need to know:

As we reach the midpoint of 2023, HR technology continues to evolve rapidly. Staying up-to-date with these trends is crucial for HR professionals and business owners to implement the best practices in their organization's human resource strategy. This blog post will...

Federal lawmakers recently passed the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 (SECURE 2.0), a retirement security package that will introduce some of the most comprehensive changes to retirement policy in recent years. Tucked in the omnibus appropriations package, SECURE 2.0 will...

In March 2021, New York legalized the recreational use of marijuana and cannabis products for individuals over 21 years of age. This Act protects an employee’s right to use consumable products, including cannabis. However, that doesn't mean workers can start showing up...

August is National Breastfeeding Month, which makes it an ideal time to address lactation accommodations in the workplace. Employers have a legal and ethical responsibility to aid their breastfeeding staff. Providing lactation accommodations helps to create a...

Do you want to switch to a new payroll provider, fearing missed payroll periods and data errors during the transition? Don't worry - the process doesn't have to be chaotic.

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...