EBC HR & Payroll News and Articles

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.

There are many responsibilities that fall to HR. One of the biggest and most important is keeping an up-to-date and compliant handbook, and in a state like New York, there are a lot of requirements to keep up with. Here is everything you need to include in your New...

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.

When it comes to employee leave options, it can get complicated quickly. With the different available types of employee leave and specific requirements for each one it is important that employers in New York understand what options are available to their employees.

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.

It is exceptionally important to maintain compliance with overtime laws in New York, and with that in mind, businesses should ensure they have adjusted payroll and wages to reflect the changes to New York State’s exempt salary threshold for 2026, for executive and...

All workers in New York state are entitled to receive an hourly Minimum Wage rate according to New York Labor Laws and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This Minimum Wage requirement includes workers across the hospitality industry, such as fast food workers, nail...