EBC HR & Payroll News and Articles

There are several economic benefits of making the change to paperless payroll and as more businesses make the transition toward paperless Human Capital Management (HCM) solutions, more business owners are searching for the answer to the age-old question "how does this...

Employees want to feel as though they are valued and not like they are just another cog in the machine. Here is a guide to assist your business in increasing employee engagement and retention.

Businesses in New York State must maintain compliance with both state and federal laws in order to avoid legal trouble, as well as hefty fines and penalties. Here are the labor law penalties and fines for New York State in 2024 and 2025.

Employers in New York are responsible for understanding the state unemployment insurance (SUI) rates for New York. Here is everything that employers need to know.

New York State has one of the strictest child labor laws in the United States. With that said, it is important to know and understand the requirements for employing minors, especially when school is not in session.

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.

Employee performance management is essential to developing and nurturing top talent in the workplace. Here is what employers need to know when developing a performance management review process.

As of December 31, 2020 employers are no longer required to offer COVID-19 Paid Leave under federal 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 COVID-19...

It is exceptionally important to maintain compliance with overtime laws in New York, and with that in mind, businesses should ensure they have adjusted payroll and wages to reflect the changes to New York State’s exempt salary threshold for 2025, for executive and...