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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An increase in the minimum wage, intended to eventually bring New York’s state minimum wage to $15 an hour, is set to go into effect on December 31. As a result of a measure signed into law in April 2016, the state will continue to see minimum wage increases implemented on a regional basis. […]
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If OSHA comes knocking, it is not advised to refuse entry! Refusing entry only delays the inevitable and can create an adversarial atmosphere. An OSHA inspector can easily acquire a search warrant or subpoena if they choose to do so. Your first step should be to verify their credentials. Their official ID will include […]
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The U.S. 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals (whose decisions apply to all New York employers) recently settled a split among the U.S. district courts under its jurisdiction and concluded once and for all that cumulative liquidated damages under the New York Labor Law (NYLL) and the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) are not […]
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