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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.

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.

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...

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.

At times, employee retention may be difficult to manage, but one of the best ways to retain employees is to remember why they chose your company in the first place. Here is what you need to know in order to avoid high employee turnover rates.

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...