Updated COBRA Model Notices

Updated COBRA Model Notices

The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) provides employees the right to continue their health care coverage. Employers should be aware that updated COBRA model notices have recently been released by the Department of Labor. Employers are required to...

E-Cigarettes in the Office

Electronic cigarettes and other vapor products have been on the rise in the past several years. As the popularity of e-cigarettes grows, many people have concerns about the health effects of being exposed to the vapors those products produce. As an employer, can you...

New York City Paid Sick Leave

Beginning April 1st, 2014, certain employers in New York City must comply with a new law covering employees’ right to use sick leave for care and treatment of themselves or a family member. Employers with five or more employees that work more than 80 hours in a...
Top 5 Small Business HR Issues

Top 5 Small Business HR Issues

Based on the feedback we hear from our small business clients on a daily basis, we have compiled a list of the top five small business HR issues that owners face.Below are a few tips of the trade to assist employers in these areas. Finding the Right People.  Many...
Depression in the Workplace

Depression in the Workplace

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated one of every ten adults in the U.S. report suffering from depression. For employees, increased work absenteeism, short-term disability, and decreased productivity can be a result of...
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