New Guidance on FMLA Leave and Mental Health

New Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Guidance has been issued explaining when eligible employees may take FMLA leave to address their own, or a family member’s, mental health conditions.

Compliance, Employment Law, PolicyJacquelyn GernaeyAugust 1, 2022FMLA compliance, Family and Medical Leave ActComment

Paid Leave for COVID Vaccinations Extended in New York

New York employers should be aware that paid leave for Covid-19 vaccination was recently extended to remain in effect through December 31, 2023.

Compliance, Employment Law, PolicyJacquelyn GernaeyJuly 28, 2022Covid-19, Compliance, New York state lawComment

FCRA Compliance: Keep Your Background Checks Legal

Your background checks must be FCRA compliant or you’ll contravene federal regulations. If you’re unsure of whether you’re compliant, it’s time to find out.

ComplianceJacquelyn GernaeyJune 9, 2022FCRA compliance, Background checksComment

7 Ways to Upskill and Engage Generation Z Employees

Upskilling is an effective way to fill higher-level management positions, retain great employees, and future-proof your business.

Leadership, ComplianceJacquelyn GernaeyMay 24, 2022generation z, upskillComment

Can Employers Regulate Workplace Romances?

Here are some steps we believe employers should consider to protect themselves, and their employees, from future harassment, retaliation, and favoritism claims.

How to Create a Performance Management System That Works

An effective performance management system can supercharge your organization.

EMPLOYER DEADLINE: New York State Employers Must Notify Employees of Electronic Monitoring

There is a rapidly approaching deadline to notify and collect employees’ signed acknowledgments relating to employers’ employee electronic monitoring activities.

Compliance, Employment LawJacquelyn GernaeyApril 29, 2022hr compliance, New York’s Civil Rights LawComment

Is Your Performance Review Process All You Want it to Be?

Is it time to evaluate your performance management process? This guide will help you plan an audit of your organization's performance management procedures.

Policy, ComplianceJacquelyn GernaeyApril 21, 2022performance management, employee engagement, hr policiesComment

Form I-9 Alert: Partial End to Covid-19 Flexibility

DHS has announced that effective May 1, 2022, employers will no longer be permitted to accept expired List B documents.

Employment Law, Policy, ComplianceJacquelyn GernaeyApril 6, 2022hr compliance, Form I-9Comment

Employee Monitoring: New York Imposes New Law for Employers

Private employers in New York State must provide new employees written notice disclosing any electronic monitoring, under a new law taking effect in May.

HR Compliance: What You Need to Know

Wouldn’t it be great if there was a tool to check your entire HR risk and ensure your business is protected?

Employment Law, Strategy, ComplianceJacquelyn GernaeyMarch 24, 2022hr complianceComment

Hybrid Work Challenges: Payroll and Tax Considerations

Multistate payroll compliance is a new challenge of hybrid-work models. Head off compliance missteps with our handy guide.