Don’t Miss These 2025 HR Deadlines

Here’s how to create a compliance calendar and key deadlines to remember for 2025

ComplianceJacquelyn GernaeyDecember 26, 2024Don’t Miss These 2025 HR Deadlines, 2025, Compliance, Legal complianceComment

What HR Can Expect from a New Trump Administration

With the change in administration, we can expect significant shifts in regulations, immigration policies, diversity initiatives, and tax law.

Compliance, Employment LawJacquelyn GernaeyDecember 17, 20242024, What HR Can Expect from a New Trump Administration, policies and procedures, DEI, Compliance, Affordable Care Act, ImmigrationComment

A Guide to Employee Handbook Revision Season

As January 1st approaches, it’s prime time to ensure your policies align with new regulations and reflect the evolving needs of your workforce.

Compliance, Employment Law, PolicyJacquelyn GernaeyDecember 11, 2024A Guide to Employee Handbook Revision Season, 2024, employee handbook, Employee Handbook Builder, New York Employers, New York state law, New York state minimum wage, policyComment

What You Need to Know About the Nationwide Halt on CTA Enforcement

There has been a significant development regarding the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and its Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) filing requirements.

ComplianceJacquelyn GernaeyDecember 5, 2024What You Need to Know About the Nationwide Halt on CTA Enforcement, 2024, Compliance, BOI, CTAComment

Get Ready, Employers: New York's Paid Prenatal Leave Takes Effect on Jan 1, 2025

Starting January 1, 2025, New York employers must provide 20 hours of paid prenatal leave annually, marking a new era of support for expectant employees.

Compliance, Employment LawJacquelyn GernaeyOctober 29, 2024Prenatal leave, Pregnancy rights, Company Culture, Compliance, legal considerations, policies and proceduresComment

What Employers Need to Know About Employee Voting Leave

With election season here, employers need to understand state-specific voting leave laws to support employees’ right to vote and ensure compliance.

Compliance, Employment LawJacquelyn GernaeyOctober 24, 2024Voting rights, Voting leave, employer obligations, Voting leave laws, New York LegislationComment

The New York Retail Worker Safety Act: What Retail Employers Need to Know

The New York Retail Worker Safety Act introduces new safety requirements for retail employers, aimed at preventing workplace violence and protecting employees.

Compliance, Employment LawJacquelyn GernaeySeptember 19, 2024New York Retail Worker Safety Act, Compliance, Workplace safety, Risk mitigationComment

The Importance of Including Safety Training in Your Onboarding Program

Incorporating safety training into your onboarding program isn’t just a regulatory checkbox—it’s a proactive investment in your employees' well-being and your business's long-term success.

Compliance, PolicyJacquelyn GernaeySeptember 5, 2024workplace safety, Onboarding, Emergency plan, cybersecurity, employee wellbeing, RetentionComment

FMLA for Expectant Fathers: What HR Needs to Know

Understanding the nuances of FMLA leave for expectant fathers is crucial for HR professionals to ensure compliance and support their workforce effectively.