EBC HR & Payroll News and Articles

Preparing for Year End is a long and stressful task. Businesses can use this 10-step checklist to make preparing for Year End just a little bit easier.

On October 21, 2021, New York Governor Kathy Hochul amended the state’s existing Secure Choice Saving Plan from a voluntary to a mandatory program.

EBC would like to remind you of the importance of remaining vigilant when it comes to fraudulent activity against clients and Payroll / Human Resources (HR) practitioners, specifically involving deceitful direct deposit information.

The IRS 2022 standard mileage rate for the business use of automobiles has increased 2.5 cents from 2021. Additionally, as of June 9th of this year, the IRS announced an increase in the optional standard mileage rate for the final six months of 2022.

Whether the search for a new provider is just beginning, or you are looking switch payroll providers, it can seem like a daunting task. Yet, with the right knowledge and help the transition can be a smooth one. It's important to ask the right questions before you make...

New York State will increase the minimum wage to $13.20 an hour starting 12/31/2021

The regulations regarding when or when not to quarantine has changed rapidly in the last few months due to the dissemination of vaccines on top of the lifting of travel restrictions within New York State. The team at EBC wants to remind everyone that the local public...

HR leaders worldwide responded to the COVID-19 pandemic in various ways, resulting in a complete transformation of our workforce today. Yet, the transition to an entirely remote environment was not easy for many individuals and still may be challenging to navigate. As...

After more than a year since a record number of employees were sent to work from home, a lot has changed in today’s workplace. The COVID-19 vaccination is now a reality, and many employers must decide if, when, and in what manner to return employees to on-site work....

Regardless of your company's size or the industry you are in, there are rules that your business must adhere to. Compliance with some of these rules can be easy, and almost intuitive. In other cases, the rules may be more complex.