EBC HR & Payroll News and Articles

Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) prohibits private employers, state and local governments, employment agencies, and labor unions from discriminating against qualified individuals with disabilities in job application procedures, hiring,...

As of December 31, 2020 employers are no longer required to offer COVID-19 Paid Leave under federal or state law and the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), later extended under the name of the American Rescue Plan Act. However, employers who did offer...

In New York State, businesses need to ensure they pay employees properly and on-time in order to maintain compliance with New York Pay Schedule Requirements. Here is everything businesses need to know.

New York has always been at the forefront of employee rights and labor laws, and 2025 has been no different. Here are all the 2025 compliance updates for New York that employers in the state should be aware of:

Every year, employers must ensure that their staff complete the annual New York State Workplace Sexual Harassment Prevention training, required by state law. Here is what New York organizations should know about New York Sexual Harassment Prevention Training.

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.

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:

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...