The DOL has shaken up the test for Independent Contractor status once again, and enforcement using this new (old) standard is set to hit new heights in 2024. Check out the factors here and make sure your employees are properly classified.

COVID is still something employers are dealing with, and with circumstances around quarantine and leave availability, eligibility, and requirements still evolving with changing regulations and COVID protocol, navigating exposure and diagnosis situations can still be as confusing and complicated as ever. To help you out we’ve provided a refresher breakdown once again!

In this webinar presented with the Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce, we review major employment law changes from 2023, and things to prepare for in 2024 to make sure your essential HR checklist is complete for year end.

With this being such a high-risk area of wage and hour compliance, do you know how to properly classify and pay your employees?

NYS’s Pay Transparency Law goes into effect September 17th, 2023. Do you know what you need to do to comply?

Starting August 1st, 2023, employers should start using the newly released I-9 form for all of their onboarding.

Both NYS and Federal agencies have been busy passing new and supplemental rights and protections for Mothers recently. This includes those that are expecting and those who are postpartum.

So often we come across employers who don't bother to respond to unemployment claims made by ineligible employees. But the reality is, it is possible to fight claims where unemployment is not warranted, and the financial consequences of not doing so can be immense.

If you’re looking for an area to take some back some control and costs in the area of employment this year, we recommend looking here.

Starting this year, employers are also required to make digital versions of all required postings available to staff, and notify them of this availability. To help you comply with this change, and provide a general refresher on posting requirements we’ve provided a summary and tips on what’s needed!

We cover essential to-do items for wrapping 2022, and essential items to plan for in 2023.