EBC HR & Payroll News and Articles

As of July 31st, 2023 employers will no longer be able to have I-9 forms inspected remotely. Here is everything you need to know about the Form I-9 flexibility requirement, due to COVID, ending and what employers need to do next.

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released a new version of Form I-9, as well as certain updates to rules and regulations around the form. Here is what employers need to know:

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...

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...

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...

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.

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