


6 Ways to Help Your Employees Trust HR More
HR departments perform many essential tasks for an organization, including employee recruitment, onboarding, training, and overseeing payroll and benefits. HR professionals serve as key points of contact for employees, from their initial orientation and onboarding to...
How to Use AI to Automate Tasks, Save Time, and Improve Efficiency
In today’s fast-paced business environment, time is money, and efficiency is everything. As artificial intelligence (AI) technology becomes more accessible and affordable, forward-thinking employers are discovering that automation isn’t just for big tech companies....
The Significant Child Labor Reforms New York Employers Need to Know
On May 9, 2025, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed into law several provisions under the 2025-26 New York state budget, including significant child labor reforms. Among the child labor reforms are increased civil penalties for violations, which become effective...
Misclassifying Your Employees Can Be a Costly Mistake
A recent article in the Times Union discussed a class action settlement for a fuel cell producer, in which the company paid $600,000 to settle the lawsuit over employee misclassification. The suit was brought by former employees who were misclassified as “exempt” and...