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……
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……
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……
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……
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 –……
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……
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……
This blog is the final edition to our compliance series. In this piece, we have added some new additional considerations for employers to be aware of. Additional Compliance Considerations There are a few compliance updates that New York has recently announced. Listed below are new updates that each business should be aware of: Additional Compliance……
To remain compliant in New York State, it is crucial to maintain accurate and organized employee records. These records can range from Employee applications to employee medical records and everything in between. Storing these confidential records in a secure and safe place is crucial to ensure the security and confidentiality of employee information. Keeping detailed……