If you’re a New York City employer, you’re well aware of the implementation of the New York State Paid Family Leave Law which took effect on January 1, 2018. As the nation’s strongest family leave plan, employees are currently entitled to 8 weeks of job-protected paid time off when certain life events occur. However, benefits…
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A new amendment to the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) will require NYC employers to engage in a “cooperative dialogue” within a reasonable amount of time with any employee who may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation, effective October 15, 2018. Int. No. 804-A While the NYCHRL has long established that employers must
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Did you know that New York City freelancers are provided the strongest protections against nonpayment in the nation? The Freelance Isn’t Free Act (FIFA) is the first law of its kind, and it’s been a year since it went into effect in New York City. Whether you’re a freelancer or an employer, it’s worth learning
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If you’re a New York City employer, big changes are coming your way. A package of eleven bills, titled the Stop Sexual Harassment in NYC Act, will soon require employers to provide mandatory anti-harassment training to their employees, display anti-sexual harassment posters in the workplace, and distribute information on sexual harassment to new hires. The
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The provisions of the New York City Earned Sick Time Act have been amended to now provide “safe time,” paid safe leave for survivors of domestic violence, unwanted sexual contact, stalking, or human trafficking. The amendment, which was signed by Mayor de Blasio on November 5, 2017, took effect on May 5, 2018. According to
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Using Fingercheck’s new Tax Calculator, anyone can plug in their earnings and edit their tax withholding preferences to calculate how their gross earnings will be split between taxes and take-home pay. It’s a great tool for those looking to understand exactly how their pay will be affected by the tax withholding, filing status, and exemptions
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On Tuesday, April 24, 2018, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed into law the strongest equal pay legislation in the nation. It strengthens the provisions of the existing New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD) in order to more aggressively identify and combat unequal pay practices. Employers are now prohibited from paying “protected classes” such as women and minorities less than
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Since Fingercheck’s founding in 2013, we’ve had our sights set on building the most intuitive, user-friendly, and customizable HR software on the market. During this time, we’ve received lots of meaningful feedback that has helped us perfect our product and deliver a better solution for you. Among those comments was the request for Fingercheck to
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