Highlights From ESC’s Recent HR Seminar March 21, 2024 Employers in New York State have no shortage of employment regulations with which they must comply. Recently, ESC co-hosted with the law firm Gross Shuman, an interactive panel discussion at the Hyatt Place. Our own Liz Warren and Katie Adrian were joined by Hugh Carlin and Kevin Burke of Gross Shuman to discuss the latest… Read More
Legal and HR Panel Discussion February 13, 2024 Employer Services Corporation and Gross Shuman PC proudly present Important Rule Changes & HR Trends for 2024 Employers in New York State have no shortage of employment regulations with which they must comply. In this interactive panel discussion designed for business owners and executives, Liz Warren and Katie Adrian of Employer Services Corporation will be… Read More
2024 HR Trends & Legislation to Watch January 2, 2024 The start of a new calendar year presents a great opportunity to plan for the year ahead. As employee experience guidance and compliance requirements evolve, keeping abreast of trends and pending legislation allows you to prepare for challenges coming down the pike. In the spirit of proactiveness, here are 6 topics to keep on your… Read More
2024 Updates to New York State Minimum Wage December 14, 2023 New York State Department of Labor has recently published the minimum hourly wage increase to become effective January 1, 2024. They have also released regulations for the corresponding increase to the salary exempt threshold for those exempt from overtime under the administrative or executive exemption, which is expected to be finalized. NY State Minimum… Read More
Reflecting On Google’s Empire: What Has Made Them So Successful? November 10, 2023 Google is easily one of the most recognized companies of our time. The company was founded by Larry Page and Sergey Brin in 1998, and since has skyrocketed to success. What was once just a simple search engine, is now a global technology giant, offering numerous services and products that have become a part of… Read More
I-9 Compliance Considerations October 27, 2023 Much has already been written about changes in the I-9 verification form. The well-known form is used to “verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States.” This is one of the most important onboarding documents and completing it correctly is crucial, as penalties for non-compliance are steep –… Read More
6 Steps to Developing an Effective Succession Plan October 18, 2023 Owning and operating a business is no easy feat. Many business owners want to see their business thrive long after they retire. To ensure this happens, business owners and leaders need to engage in succession planning. Whether you’re a family-owned enterprise or a large corporation, having a well thought-out succession plan in place… Read More
Navigating Compensation Conversations as Pay Transparency Laws Rock the Boat October 4, 2023 As of September 17, 2023, employers with 4+ employees were required to include a compensation range in all job advertisements as New York State’s Pay Transparency Law became effective. This law applies to all external and internal advertisements for jobs, promotions, or transfer opportunities that “can or will be performed, at least in part, in… Read More
Cybersecurity is Everyone’s Business September 27, 2023 Cybersecurity plays a crucial role in every aspect of an organization, including the Human Resources department. As HR departments handle sensitive employee data, it is crucial to ensure the protection of this information from cyber threats and maintain the privacy and confidentiality of employees. Employee Data Protection HR departments maintain a huge amount of… Read More
Considerations for Managing Leaves of Absence September 6, 2023 The process of managing leaves of absence can be a challenge for small businesses. Job protected leaves of absence include Paid Family Leave (PFL), Family Medical Leave (FMLA), Statutory and Short-Term Disability, and in some cases, Long Term Disability. Some companies often adopt a casual approach to their employees’ filing claims for state and federal… Read More