EBC HR & Payroll News and Articles

Losing a loved one is undoubtedly one of life's most challenging experiences, and bereavement leave policies can offer employees the time they need to process their grief. While traditional policies typically only cover the death of immediate family members, such as...

Maternal Mental Health and Lactation Accommodations for Employees As a business owner or HR professional, you understand how important it is to create a safe and inclusive work environment for your employees. One group that has often been overlooked is lactating...

Like the rest of the country, New York businesses must adhere to certain sexual harassment protection requirements in order to maintain compliance and avoid hefty fines and legal trouble. Here is what New York companies should know regarding sexual harassment...

Crafting an Effective FPTO or Vacation Policy that Promotes Performance and Equal Treatment

As the world enters 2023, there is one thing that all HR professionals can agree on: remote and hybrid work is here to stay. While the concept is not in its nature, new, the adaptation of the hybrid and remote work model has grown astronomically. At EBC HCM, we...

Human Resources leaders must be aware of different types of ageism and strive for inclusivity and equity among employees of all ages to integrate four generations in the workplace.

Employees in New York State are considered “at-will” employees, meaning that the employee can be terminated without warning, at any time, and for any reason or no reason at all. While employment may be “at-will,” there is an exception to the doctrine of at-will...