Retaliation is the most common type of claim filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). For perspective, in fiscal year 2022, the agency received 73,485 new discrimination charges, which represents an increase of almost 20% when compared to the previous fiscal year. The agency also handled more than 475,000 calls —an 18% increase […]
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Do your employees love what they do? It’s a worthwhile question, especially with turnover and labor shortages being felt across industries. And with limited HR resources for your small to mid-sized business, you feel this strain in an acute way. If you want a company that’s inviting to employees and encourages retention for the long […]
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HR has a host of challenges to juggle. From hiring to onboarding to updating internal processes, the list is an extensive one. Add the constant changes public health requirements for remote and hybrid work, along with salary questions due to economic inflation, it’s no wonder the last few years in HR have been exhausting. […]
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As your Hudson Valley PEO experts, we often receive questions from our clients regarding HR related issues such as administration and compliance, safety and risk management, pay practices, workers compensation and more. While some of these questions involve specific issues, many are general and we believe there’s value in sharing them with everyone. That’s […]
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In early May, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated their public health recommendations for fully vaccinated people. According to the new guidance, those who are fully vaccinated will no longer need to wear a mask or physically distance themselves in most indoor and outdoor settings. However, exceptions to the CDC’s guidance remain, […]
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The New York State Sick Leave (NYSSL) law signed on April 3rd, 2020 established the right of all New Yorkers to sick leave, either paid or unpaid depending on their employer’s size and income. NYSSL went into effect alongside existing laws providing emergency paid sick leave in cases of COVID-19. As of September 30th, […]
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The world is facing unprecedented challenges – point-blank, things feel a little scary. In a time where layoffs are an all too real reality and a tangible timeline doesn’t yet exist, leaders can still help their people feel safe, supported, and empowered. While you’re no doubt working around the clock to strategize ways for […]
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Did you know, Ethan Allen HR Services clients have access to dozens of courses available in person and online to develop their employees? Effective immediately, our online Training Today course catalog offerings are available at no additional cost to our clients! This includes courses for all topics such as the New York State and […]
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It’s almost intern season – when college students are out for the summer and look to build their resume. You’ll recall that last year, the DOL dropped its strict “six-factor test” for determining whether an intern qualifies as an employee entitled to at least minimum wage and overtime pay, under the FLSA. Under this […]
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There’s a reason your job gets you out of bed in the morning, and it’s not the paperwork and other back-office tasks. As a business owner and leader, you’re driven to grow your revenue, improve your product or service, and collaborate with other talented people. And yet, those administrative tasks are calling your name […]
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