EBC HR & Payroll News and Articles

Effective April 18th, 2026, the New York Fair Credit Reporting Act prohibits New York Employers from obtaining or using consumer credit history in hiring and personnel decisions.

On May 5, 2021, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the New York Health and Essential Rights Act (NY HERO Act), which mandates extensive new workplace health and safety protections in regard to airborne illnesses. in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The act sets forth...

On October 21, 2021, New York Governor Kathy Hochul amended the state’s existing Secure Choice Saving Plan from a voluntary to a mandatory program.

While there is no universal list of compliance training requirements that businesses must follow for new employees, there are certain federally mandated trainings, depending on the nature of your business.

AI is causing businesses to constantly reevaluate the way they do things, as new tools and systems powered by AI are introduced to the world. However, major shifts in technology always solicit the question, "How will this impact jobs?"

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...

In an effort to provide additional safety and protection to retail workers in the state, the New York Retail Worker Safety Act went into effect on June 2nd, 2025. The law requires retail employers with 10 or more employees to take certain precautionary measures to...

On September 14, 2023, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a Bill (S. 4878-A/A. 398A) which amended Section 590 of New York Labor Laws. Here is what employers need to know regarding the updates around unemployment benefits notices.

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...

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 2026.