Notice of Exchanges and Subsidies

Notice of Exchanges and Subsidies

Q: I know that under the Affordable Care Act we need to give new hires a Notice of Exchanges and Subsidies. Are we required to have the employees sign something to prove they got this notice? What is the penalty if we do not have this documentation? A: There is no...
New York Day of Rest Law

New York Day of Rest Law

According to the New York Department of Labor, the One Day Rest in Seven law (also known as the New York Day of Rest law) requires New York employers to allow a minimum of 24 consecutive hours of rest for employees in any occupation involving factory, mercantile...
Workplace Rules for Students in New York State

Workplace Rules for Students in New York State

Summer is only a few months away, a time when many employers look to hire minors to help out around the office. Some employers hire minors during the school year as well. In either case, it’s important to understand the workplace rules for students in NY. The...
FMLA Revised Definition of Spouse

FMLA Revised Definition of Spouse

Recently the Department of Labor issued a final rule, effective March 27, 2015, that updates and expands the definition of spouse for purposes of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Under this FMLA revised definition of spouse, eligibility under the FMLA will be...
Employee Asked to be Laid Off?

Employee Asked to be Laid Off?

Let’s say you have an employee who has been taking some classes outside of work. Since starting the coursework, her attendance and performance have suffered greatly. She recently came to you and acknowledged that she could not keep up with work and her...

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