Effective October 26, 2009, employers in New York must provide newly-hired employees with written notice of their rate of pay, rate of overtime pay...
Human Resources
Victims of Domestic Violence Protected Under NY Law
Victims of Domestic Violence Protected Under NY Law New York State Human Rights Law Section 296, which applies to employers with at least four (4)...
Eligible Employees
The final regulations retain the original requirement that an employee be employed by an employer for at least 12 months and 1,250 hours in the 12...
Why is it Important to Have an Employee Handbook?
A well-drafted employee handbook has many benefits, including: Legal Protection: The most vital benefit of having an employee handbook is that it...
Develop an Effective Attendance Policy
Every employer should develop an attendance policy which can be easily referenced by its employees (usually in an employee handbook). The best tip...
Greater Restrictions Placed on Employer’s Use of Background Screening
New York State Executive Law (the “Human Rights Law”) Section 296(16) has been amended to prohibit employers from inquiring into or making adverse...
Formal Communication
Don't be lulled into thinking that because people use contractions, abbreviations, and are more personal in e-mail, that it is a “casual...
Do I Conduct Background Checks on New Hires?
Bad hiring decisions cost businesses money. Likewise, the growing issues surrounding the proper verification of an applicant's record, and the need...
Is My Employment Application Both All-Inclusive and in Compliance with Employment Discrimination Laws?
An all-inclusive employment application allows for a more efficient hiring process. Your employment application should ask potential employees to...