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.

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.

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...