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....
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...
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...
As an employer, did you know that New York regulates smoking, vaping (i.e., the use of an electronic cigarette), and the use of tobacco? New York’s smoking and vaping laws in the workplace are as follows: No-Smoking and No-Vaping Requirements Employers are...
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...
The final New York sexual harassment prevention requirements have been published by the New York State Department of Labor (NYDOL), including a model policy, poster, complaint form, training materials, and minimum training standards. As anticipated, some of the most...