EBC HR & Payroll News and Articles

There is a new legal requirement in New York State that impacts certain organizations that intend to do business with New York State or intend to bid on competitive government contracts. Specifically, these businesses must adopt a Gender-Based Violence Workplace Policy.

The IRS has increased the standard mileage reimbursement rate for business travel from 72.5¢ to 76¢ per mile due to rising fuel costs.

It is essential for employers to stay informed on New York State laws when it comes to the employment of minors. New York State has one of the strictest child labor laws in the United States of America, and it is important to know, understand and stay up to date on the...

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...