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Special Wage Laws in New York
Problems arise when employers fail to recognize and count certain hours worked as compensable time. Under federal law, “hours worked” may include time spent by the employee on-call, waiting for work to perform while on duty, or attending lectures,...
Proposal Would Allow All Employers to Offer HRAs
A new proposed rule would permit all employers to offer health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) to reimburse employees’ individual health insurance policy premiums if certain conditions are met. Currently, many employers are prohibited from offering such HRAs....
How Technology is Guiding the Future of Benefits and Employee Engagement
Employees are the most valuable asset to any business and are responsible for driving the day-to-day tasks that lead companies toward their goals. They create, innovate, and implement ideas that help companies grow. However, with that growth and success comes the...
Can New York Employers Ask About Arrests and Convictions?
Several state laws limit the use of arrest and conviction records by prospective employers. These range from rules prohibiting an employer from asking applicants any questions about arrest records to those restricting an employer’s use of criminal history...
