If you’re like most Hudson Valley small and medium-sized business owners, keeping up with changing labor laws while running your company feels like trying to solve a puzzle with constantly moving pieces. As we enter 2025, new HR regulations are adding even more complexity to your already full plate. At Ethan Allen HR Services, […]
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How much time did you spend on HR tasks last month instead of growing your business? As we approach 2025, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) face mounting challenges in managing their workforce while staying competitive. Many HR teams spend half their weeks processing payroll, fielding benefit questions, and managing workplace policies—time that could be spent […]
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As a small business owner, you may have experienced the challenges of trying to manage HR compliance on your own. Perhaps you’ve spent valuable time researching new employment laws or felt uncertain about the proper implementation of workplace policies. Federal regulations like the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), […]
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New York’s Health and Essential Rights Act (NY HERO Act) was signed into law in early May 2021 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The law required extensive new workplace health and safety measures in order to protect employees from exposure or illness during a future airborne infectious disease outbreak. When an airborne infectious disease […]
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Wage and hour issues are some of the most frequent, expensive, and challenging employer compliance problems. In order to withstand a Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division investigation, compliant wage practices and classifications are your first and best defense. From wage concepts such as minimum wage and overtime to relevant state and federal wage […]
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We’ve been answering many questions from our clients and their employees regarding COVID-19 vaccinations and the rights employees have when deciding whether or not to get vaccinated. In order to address these questions and more, we’ve prepared this advisory for you and your employees. Can an employer require an employee to be vaccinated against COVID-19? […]
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There are many employment regulations that are required both in New York state and by federal law. Failure to comply with these regulations can lead to significant financial penalties, attorney fees, and time working through the courts. Well-defined policies and practices, on the other hand, help to minimize costs, time, and potential future government audits. […]
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