January 10, 2020

New NYS Labor Law Posting on Hair Discrimination

Not to be confused by the title of this article; “Hair” is not suddenly a protected class! But hair styles and how NYS employers write their […]
October 23, 2019

NY Mandates Leave for Domestic Violence Victims

Starting on Nov 18, 2019, NYS employers will be required to grant leave to employees whom they know to be victims of domestic violence. While there […]
April 12, 2019

Can an Employer Delay Designating FMLA Leave to Extend an Employee’s Benefit?

Today’s Q&A covers a common question surrounding FMLA designation. At times employers choose to deliver generous leave benefits that extend beyond those mandated by FMLA (i.e. […]
April 5, 2019

What’s the Difference Between NYS and NYC Sexual Harassment Laws?

Question: What are the differences between NYS and NYC Sexual Harassment Laws?
March 5, 2019

NYS Call-In Pay Proposal Dropped for the Time Being

While it is not out for good, the NYS Department of Labor has announced that it will no longer be proceeding with the call-in pay regulations […]
October 5, 2018

NYS Releases Final Guidance for Model Sexual Harassment Policies and Training

On October 1, 2018, the NYS DOL and NYS Division of Human Rights released final guidelines for employers to build compliant sexual harassment policies and training. […]
February 27, 2017

10 Ways to Prepare for a State Comptroller Payroll Audit

While a necessary accountability measure, there are few things municipalities dread more than a visit from the State Comptroller. If unprepared, a routine audit can quickly […]
July 21, 2016

Quick Tips to Administering NY Paid Family Leave

We have some time between now and the effective date of NY Paid Family Leave Act (PFLA) in January of 2018. Indeed a lot can happen […]
July 18, 2016

What Should You Do With ACA Subsidy Notices?

In June of 2016, the IRS began delivering their backlog of subsidy notices to employers. The notices informed Applicable Large Employers (ALEs) when an employee who […]
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