EBC HR & Payroll News and Articles

Preventative maintenance is a way to proactively and routinely take care of equipment so that you don’t have to wait until something breaks down to make repairs. Preventative maintenance can prevent major equipment failures before they occur and help you avoid large...

When it comes to employee compensation, understanding the difference between discretionary and non-discretionary bonuses is crucial for both employers and employees. Knowing how these two types of bonuses differ can help companies effectively motivate their workforce...

Much like federal COBRA, New York State continuation coverage applies to employers with 20 employees or fewer and gives workers employed by employers with 20 or fewer employees the right to continue purchasing group health insurance after an event in which the employee...

An employee benefits offering is a powerful tool for businesses to utilize in order to both attract and retain employees. In fact, your benefits offering can make or break a decision for a potential new hire. However, even though employee benefits is an important area...

Non-profit organizations are constantly faced with challenges that make managing Human Resources (HR) a burden. To effectively overcome these challenges, non-profits must implement workforce management strategies that are aimed at reallocating resources and...

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...

An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is designed to help employees balance the demands of work, home, and life.

There are many benefits to using a paperless payroll solution, including business advantages such as increased security and peace of mind. For instance, physical paper payroll records, documents, and forms can be damaged or destroyed, but online payroll records are...

New York State has very straightforward rules and regulations when it comes to the final pay of an employee who has been terminated or has voluntarily quit. However, to avoid penalties or fines for non-compliance, employers must ensure they pay the terminated employee...

Although the total elimination of paper may not be feasible for every business, even a small reduction may yield cost savings and increased efficiency. It doesn't matter if your company is in the startup phase or has developed well-established policies and procedures,...