EBC HR & Payroll News and Articles

On September 14, 2023, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a Bill (S. 4878-A/A. 398A) which amends Section 590 of the Labor Law. Here is what employers need to know regarding the updates around unemployment benefits notices.

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.

Recruitment can be overwhelming and highly competitive these days. Businesses are searching for ways to stand out from the crowd and continue to attract the best talent. With competition for talent stronger than ever, here are some recruiter tips and tricks for hiring...

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.

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.

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...

As of July 31st, 2023 employers will no longer be able to have I-9 forms inspected remotely. Here is everything you need to know about the Form I-9 flexibility requirement, due to COVID, ending and what employers need to do next.

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:

As we reach the midpoint of 2023, HR technology continues to evolve rapidly. Staying up-to-date with these trends is crucial for HR professionals and business owners to implement the best practices in their organization's human resource strategy. This blog post will...

Federal lawmakers recently passed the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 (SECURE 2.0), a retirement security package that will introduce some of the most comprehensive changes to retirement policy in recent years. Tucked in the omnibus appropriations package, SECURE 2.0 will...