Oct 30, 2018 | Consulting Services
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,...
Oct 10, 2018 | Consulting Services
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...
Oct 4, 2018 | Consulting Services
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...
Sep 19, 2018 | Consulting Services
For the upcoming calendar year, New York’s Department of Financial Services published the 2019 New York Paid Family Leave updates to the benefits, rate, and maximum contributions, which have all increased from 2018. Starting January 1, 2019, eligible employees will be...
Sep 13, 2018 | Consulting Services
Wages required by the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) are due on the regular payday for the pay period covered. The timing of paydays is a matter governed by state law. Here are the wage payment timing laws for New York. Employers in New York are generally...
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