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7 Employee Handbook Policies to Review for 2026
Employee handbooks serve as a foundational tool for shaping workplace culture, guiding employee behavior, and safeguarding organizations against legal exposure. Yet too often, employers overlook the importance of keeping employment policies current. When employee...
Here is the 2026 Minimum Wage Increase for New York
The following changes to the New York minimum wage and salary thresholds apply as of January 1, 2026. New York City and Suffolk, Nassau, and Westchester Counties The minimum wage will increase to $17.00 per hour. Industry-specific hourly minimum wages will increase...
New York Paid Family Leave Contribution and Benefit Rates to Increase in 2026
New York State has published paid family leave (PFL) updates for 2026 on its website. Both the employee contribution rate and the maximum weekly benefit for the program will increase from 2025 levels. New York PFL is fully funded by employees through payroll...
