Department of Labor’s AI Principles for the Workplace July 25, 2024 Every time you open your inbox or scan trending news articles, you are sure to come across something about Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI has quickly become a hot topic across industries, including Human Resources (HR). A fear that has come out of the quick growth of AI is that it will replace workers. The Biden-Harris… 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
Controlling “Uncontrollable” HR Costs June 21, 2019 Managing Your Unemployment Costs Often times business owners think unemployment costs just drain their bottom line and that there is nothing they can do to change it. But the fact is, strong proactive HR systems can truly help keep costs minimal. Simply stated, the amount of successful unemployment claims made against a company’s account determines… Read More
Quiz Corner: Overtime Pay December 5, 2018 Can You Refuse to Pay Unauthorized Overtime? Q: Can an employer refuse overtime pay for an employee if the company policy clearly states that overtime must have prior management approval? A: Employees who clock in and out in order to be paid are usually nonexempt and only paid for the hours they work. Even if the… 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
Seminar: Navigating Hot Button Human Resource and Legal Issues in the Workplace March 30, 2017 What Every Employer Needs to Know This complimentary cnteractive breakfast seminar was hosted by ESC and Gross Shuman on March 30th, 2017 at The Saturn Club. Panelists: Liz Warren, Executive Vice President of Human Resources, ESC Rachael Brown, Director of Business Development, ESC Hugh Carlin, Partner, Gross Shuman Trevor Torcello, Partner, Gross Shuman Facilitated… Read More