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
ESC’s Compliance Blog Series – Part 6 August 24, 2023 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… Read More
ESC’s Compliance Blog Series – Part 5 August 17, 2023 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… Read More
ESC’s Compliance Blog Series – Part 4 July 27, 2023 Keeping track of multiple employees on leave can become a challenging and disorganized task. Employers and managers have full schedules, and adding the additional task of leave management can become overwhelming. Creating a standardized process will help employers and managers efficiently track employee sick leave, PFL, and other applicable leaves. Leave Management When offering leave… Read More
ESC’s Compliance Blog Series – Part 3 July 20, 2023 Hiring new employees brings some considerations for employers. Having a well-defined onboarding process helps employers and hiring managers navigate the process with ease, and ensures new hires are effectively integrated into their new roles. During this phase, employee handbooks are crucial to the new hire to understand company policies and expectations. Employee Onboarding… Read More
Summer Hours in the Workplace June 20, 2023 A newer trend for employers is to offer employees summer hours on Fridays. Usually, these new hours begin after Memorial Day and End before Labor Day. Summer is a time of barbeques, vacations, and spending time with friends and family. Employers have recognized that employees would enjoy some time back on Fridays and have… Read More
Legalized Cannabis Use- What Employers Need to Know June 13, 2023 This is a guest blog post authored by Hugh Carlin, Member Attorney at Gross Shuman P.C. It has been more than two years since New York passed the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA), which legalized recreational use and possession of cannabis by residents over the age of 21. Still, we regularly receive questions from… Read More
Recruitment and Retention in Today’s Business Climate: An ESC Webinar September 27, 2021 Thursday, October 7, 2021 |10:00- 11:00 am Recruitment and Retention in Today’s Business Climate An Interactive Webinar for Business Owners & Executives CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE WEBINAR RECORDING Overview The biggest challenge that business owners are facing today involves recruiting new staff and retaining the existing team. While there is no magic bullet, business… Read More
Best HR Practices and Current Legal Issues in the Workplace July 20, 2021 Wednesday, August 18, 2021 |Jazzboline Ballroom | 8:15-10:15 a.m. An Interactive Breakfast Seminar for Business Owners & Executives Employer Services Corporation and Gross Shuman PC will be co-hosting a breakfast seminar on Wednesday, August 18, at Jazzboline Restaurant in the ballroom. The seminar focuses on HR best practices for business owners and organizations across multiple… Read More
HR Panel Discussion Webinar March 18, 2021 Human Resource Experts Panel: Live Answers for all your HR questions An ESC Webinar Thursday, March 25, 2021 | 10 – 11 a.m. EST VIEW RECORDING Overview Please join us for a panel discussion webinar focused on answering any and all HR questions that you may have. ESC’s HR Manager, HR Team Lead, and HR… Read More