Last month, the New York State Department of Labor (DOL) executed an order stating that, until further notice, any unemployment insurance charges for benefits paid out to workers after March 9, 2020, will not be assigned to individual employers. Instead, the cost will...
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act became law on March 27, 2020, and is a $2.2 trillion economic stimulus package designed to support individuals and businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This Act is important because it provides...
On Friday, March 27, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act was approved by the House of Representatives. President Trump is expected to sign it into law. The bill is designed to provide financial assistance to Americans and their families, and...
We recently published guidelines on paying employees if your business closes due to a natural disaster, and with another potential hurricane approaching, let’s look at the connection between natural disasters and unemployment claims. If your business closes due...
With a new year just around the corner, there are many trending topics that will impact employers, particularly those in New York, including the 2018 minimum wage and mileage rate, plus other payroll and HR issues that your business should be aware of. Minimum Wage On...