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Updated New York Laws on Prenatal Leave, Lactation Time, and COVID Leave
The recently enacted New York budget for fiscal year 2024-25 includes provisions mandating paid employee prenatal leave and lactation break time, and repealing the state’s COVID-19 sick leave law. The provisions have different effective dates in 2024 and 2025. Paid...
How to Support Employees After the Death of a Coworker
No matter the circumstances, the death of a coworker will come as a shock. As those who knew or worked with the deceased grieve and process the loss, those employees will need empathy, understanding, and support from leadership. You also have to keep operations going...
8 Essential Employee Trainings for Every Business
Businesses, regardless of their size or sector, depend on the collective expertise and skills of their employees to succeed. Therefore, investing in comprehensive employee training isn’t just an option; it’s an essential strategy. From fostering a culture...
FTC Announces Rule to Ban Noncompete Agreements
On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted to issue a final rule that would ban noncompete agreements in virtually all employment relationships. The final rule has not yet been filed in the Federal Register but is scheduled to take effect 120 days...
