In honor of ESC’s 30th Anniversary, Liz Warren, ESC’s EVP and Chief People Officer reflects on how far human resources has progressed and how the company has grown and developed to meet the new challenges. Liz recently celebrated 25 years with ESC and has a unique perspective on how ESC’s depth and breadth of……
It’s safe to say that the labor market has finally entered its post-pandemic era! As employers navigate this complex new era, the labor market for small and midsize employers continues to be influenced by the uncertainty prevalent in various economic factors. As of March 2025, the U.S. job market continues its moderate growth trajectory. The Bureau……
The Deregulation of Marijuana in NYS In March 2021, the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act was signed into law, making New York the 15th state to legalize recreational marijuana. The Cannabis Law legalized the use of cannabis (also known as marijuana or recreational marijuana) by adults 21 years of age or older. The legislation established……
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……
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……
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……