Periodically I review a prospective client’s old handbook for any policies unique to the organization that …

Withholding an Employee’s Last Paycheck is (Still) Not Compliant in Business and at Work Read more →

A non-profit near and dear to my heart was in the process of hiring a part-time …

(Updated as of Jan. 1, 2026) NYS Upstate Part-Time Exempt Employees Must Earn at Least $1,199.10 a Week in Business and at Work Read more →

In the great state of New York, employers must educate and support (quoting § 3-110 of NYS …

NYS Employers: Reminder to Provide Employees Paid Time Off to Vote (If Requested 2 Working Days Before Election Day) in Business and at Work Read more →

As we continue to wait for New York state’s proposed / expanded regulations on Call-In Pay …

Do You Know What the Current NYS Call-In Pay Guidelines Are in Business and at Work? Read more →

As stated in previous posts, it is a non-negotiable requirement in New York state that nonexempt …

NYS DOL Frowns Upon Hourly Nonexempt Automatic Meal Period Deductions in Business and at Work Read more →

As New York employers prepare for changes in the exempt salary level on both the state …

New NY Nonexempt Employees Must Punch for Meals in Business and at Work Read more →

The recommendation is to take the following first step now: Identify all exempt employees currently paid …

Your First Step in Complying with the FLSA Dec. 1st Deadline in Business and at Work Read more →

In the state of New York, Section 162 of the NYS Labor Law requires that all …

Taking Meal Breaks Ensures Success in Business and at Work Read more →

Ensuring that your employee time & attendance and payroll systems accurately track your nonexempt hourly employees’ time worked …

Ensure That Your Time-Tracking & Payroll Systems are Accurate in Business and at Work Read more →