It’s not uncommon for an employee to ask for an advance on their paycheck or a loan. If this issue arises in your business, it might create an uncomfortable situation, and you may be hesitant to start this practice. Should you loan money to your employees? While...
Last week, Governor Cuomo signed two new laws into effect – one regarding minimum wage and one regarding paid family leave. The New York Paid Family Leave law is the nation’s longest and most comprehensive. The family leave program will be funded by a...
Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed a law permitting the minimum wage in New York to increase to $15 per hour over the next several years. The timing for compliance with the new law is based on location within the state. Employers need to begin preparing to accommodate...
It’s not something employers or employees like to think about, but unfortunately some businesses need to conduct mass layoffs, relocate employees, or even shut down a facility. Should this situation arise, employers in New York need to be aware of the New York...
When employees become disabled and unable to work, their jobs might be protected, but they’re often left with no replacement income. To help individuals in this situation, five states provide, or require that employers provide, short-term disability insurance to...