EBC HR & Payroll News and Articles

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...

Employers with businesses in New York State need to be aware of all the different rules and regulations regarding processing payroll. When it comes to New York Payroll Law and processing, employers need to stay compliant with laws regarding employee pay and minimum...

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...

Do you want to switch to a new payroll provider, fearing missed payroll periods and data errors during the transition? Don't worry - the process doesn't have to be chaotic.

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...

Businesses operating in the state of New York must adhere to certain requirements regarding time off to vote. According to New York Voting Leave, employers must grant Paid Time-Off (PTO) to employees in order to vote in state and federal elections. Here is everything...

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...

As of February 19th, 2023, Governor Hochul signed a Bill into law that expanded retaliatory workplace protections for employees, regarding certain time-off and leave requests. Here is what New York employers need to know.