Uniform Maintenance Pay June 22, 2018 If an employer requires uniforms for an employee, they must either maintain the uniforms or pay the employee a uniform maintenance pay. (Maintaining required uniforms includes washing, ironing, dry cleaning, alterations, repair or any other maintenance necessary.) This pay is in addition to the employee’s agreed rate of pay. Read More
Job Descriptions 101 April 17, 2018 Good job descriptions are a fundamental part of recruiting and retaining your staff. They are the cornerstone for important processes such as job postings, interviewing and selection, setting expectations, training and performance management. Read More
HR Seminar: Sexual Harassment & Discrimination in the Workplace February 2, 2018 Join us March 1, 2018, at Goldberg Segalla, for a panel discussion of current compliance issues, best practices and strategies for managing sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace. In addition, we will cover recent guidance, decisions and regulations issued by the NLRB, DOL, New York State and other agencies that will affect how you do business in 2018. Read More
Quiz Corner: Leave of Absence for Deployment January 25, 2018 Must an Employer Grant a Leave of Absence for Deployment? Q: One of my employees is a member of the National Disaster Medical System (NDMS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). She notified me that she has been asked by NDMS to deploy for hurricane victim medical assistance duty. I am short employees and need her to… Read More
Keep an Eye on this New Employment Law January 18, 2018 The Implications of NYSPFL The HR world is humming with the implications of New York State’s new Paid Family Leave law. New York State is one of our most populated states. If trends are any indication, this new law will likely more fully develop in other parts of the country soon. So you may see a… Read More
Client Seminar: Back to the Basics January 15, 2018 ESC will be hosting a breakfast seminar for clients on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at Milo’s Restaurant. This is one of our most requested client seminars, focusing on entry-level coaching and progressive discipline. If you are a new manager, team leader, first level manager, or a seasoned manager looking for a refresher, you won’t want to miss this. Read More
NYS Paid Family Leave: An Employers Checklist November 28, 2017 NYS Paid Family Leave: An Employers Checklist Starting January 1, 2018, nearly all private employees in New York State will be eligible for Paid Family Leave. Here is what you need to do now. Make sure your PFL coverage is intact. Generally, PFL insurance is added to the disability insurance policy an employer already carries.… Read More
Why was I terminated? September 19, 2017 Giving a Reason for Employee Termination There may be times when a business owner or manager will terminate an employee and not provide the individual with a reason for the separation. We have had business owners and managers make the statement “we are an at-will employment state, and I don’t have to give them a… Read More
NY State’s Paid Family Leave (NY-PFL) September 1, 2017 What to consider as you prepare By Cindy Lawrence, HR Consultant Employers are most likely already aware of New York State’s Paid Family Leave Program, effective January 1, 2018. If an employer is required to provide Disability coverage, then they will also be required to provide Paid Family Leave to employees. Employers with even one… Read More
The Final Incident August 29, 2017 Final Incident One of the Key Deciding Factors in Eligibility for Unemployment Benefits By Kristen Kelly, HR Specialist The New York State Department of Labor follows specific procedures when determining a claimant’s eligibility for unemployment benefits. Awareness of these procedures and having strong proactive HR systems in place will assist in protesting any unjustified unemployment claims.… Read More