Compliance — Human Resource Blog

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

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

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

New York State's New Labor Law on Breast Milk Expression: A Comprehensive Guide for Employers

New York State now mandates that all employers provide accommodations for employees to express breast milk in the workplace.

Compliance, Employment LawJacquelyn GernaeyJune 24, 2024Compliance, New York Labor Law, Breastfeeding rights, Workplace Accommodations, Lactation Room Requirements, Employee Rights, Lactation PolicyComment

Understanding the DOL's New Minimum Salary Threshold for Exempt Employees

Final rule increasing minimum salary threshold for exempt employees takes effect on July 1, 2024.

Compliance, Employment LawJacquelyn GernaeyJune 13, 2024DOL, exempt employees, Overtime rules, ComplianceComment

Final Regulations Released for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

Explore how the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act is ensuring important workplace protections for pregnant workers.

Compliance, Employment LawJacquelyn GernaeyMay 14, 2024PWFA, EEOC, Workplace Inclusion, Workers' Rights, ComplianceComment

Navigating Minimum Wage Changes in 2024: A Guide for Employers in New York State

New York employers, start 2024 with crucial updates to minimum wage and exemption salaries—staying informed is key for a fair and compliant workplace.