Need to hire seasonal help for the upcoming holiday season? Reminder: they’re always temporary W-2 employees, …

Do You Know the Difference Between an Employee (W-2) and an Independent Contractor (1099) in Business and at Work? Read more →

As we all gradually return from our respective holiday respites, I heard from a trusted HR …

Check the Math on the 2019 Upstate NYS Minimum Exempt Salary Level in Business and at Work Read more →

Work sampling during an interview process – a candidate showing that they can complete the key …

Do You Pay Job Candidates Who Work During the Interview as Per Diem Employees 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 a teenager and a (lifelong) New York state resident, I spent several years during the …

Ensure That Seasonal Minor Employees are Paid Compliantly as W-2’s (Not 1099’s) 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 →

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 →

It’s W-2 (Annual Employee Tax Statement) and 1099 (Annual Independent Contractor Tax Statement) season. I’ve been …

Do You Know the Difference Between an Employee and an Independent Contractor in Business and at Work? Read more →