New York Leave Laws

New York Leave Laws

Employers should be aware and well-informed of the more often-used leave laws like sick leave or Family Medical Leave, but other leave laws will arise with regard to jury duty, witness leave, and voting rights. Please see the New York leave laws below to ensure you...
New York State Minimum Wage Changes for 2016

New York State Minimum Wage Changes for 2016

The end of 2015 is only two months away, so it’s time to start thinking about impactful changes coming next year. The one that may affect your business the most is regarding the minimum wage, because there is not just one change coming, but three New York State...
Affordable Care Act Changes for 2016

Affordable Care Act Changes for 2016

There are several Affordable Care Act changes for 2016 for large employers (100+ full time equivalent employees) and mid-sized employers (50-99 full time equivalent employees). Here are the major ones to be aware of: Employer Mandate Reporting Begins (Section 6056...

Social Security Wage Base for 2016

Yesterday the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that the Social Security wage base for 2016 will remain the same as 2015 – $118,500. Two other items remain unchanged from this year: all covered wages are still subject to the 1.45% Medicare tax, and...
Seasonal Workers and the ACA

Seasonal Workers and the ACA

If your organization employs seasonal workers or part-timers for the holidays, take note: The IRS has issued a Health Care Tax Tip on how these individuals affect whether your business is subject to the shared responsibility provisions of the Affordable Care Act...
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