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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 entitle
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What to Know About New York’s Spread of Hours Law
If you’re an employer in New York State, you may have questions about the “Spread of hours” law. This refers to the wage and hour protections that entitle service industry workers to an extra hour of pay when they work a “spread of
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Paycard Laws: Federal and All 50 States
Paycards are employee debit cards that employers deposit wages onto. For employees who aren't banked, paycards are a speedier alternative to receiving paper checks and are sometimes preferred because they work much like direct deposit. Each
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Do Employees Make More Working Night Shifts?
Working the night shift comes with its own detriments and risks, including fatigue, stress, and a higher risk of injury. For that reason, night shift workers and other workers working a less-than-desirable shift are known to be paid additi
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Reasonable Accommodation & Religion: How Far Does an Employer’s Obligation Go?
The legal obligation to provide reasonable accommodation to an employee's religious beliefs or practices in the workplace is enforced by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). We recently touched upon this requirement in
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