EBC HR & Payroll News and Articles

Much like federal COBRA, New York State continuation coverage applies to employers with 20 employees or fewer and gives workers employed by employers with 20 or fewer employees the right to continue purchasing group health insurance after an event in which the employee...

Every year the Governor of New York must submit an Executive Budget proposal outlining the anticipated income and expenses in the year to follow. The state Constitution mandates the approval of the state budget by April 1. With the budget can come updates to New York...

When it comes to employee leave options, it can get complicated quickly. With the different available types of employee leave and specific requirements for each one it is important that employers in New York understand what options are available to their employees.

Whether intentional or accidental, wage theft or inaccurately paying employees in New York can cost an employer dearly. So while it is important to use a payroll solution that ensures accuracy and helps you avoid errors, it is important to also understand employer...

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.

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.

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...

All workers in New York state are entitled to receive an hourly Minimum Wage rate according to New York Labor Laws and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This Minimum Wage requirement includes workers across the hospitality industry, such as fast food workers, nail...