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Five Lessons for Better HR, Part 1: What is Better HR? | Unfiltered HR

on Jun 16, 2021 11:44:55 AM By | Complete Payroll | 0 Comments | Labor law Employees Human resources COVID-19 Unfiltered HR

Our very own Jennifer Strait and Emily Martin from Ally HR Partners launch the first of a five-part series on what "Better HR" can (and should) mean for your business.

NY Marijuana Regulation & Taxaction Act: Aleece Burgio & Chris Harrigan, Barclay Damon | PeopleWork

on Jun 9, 2021 10:38:02 AM By | Complete Payroll | 0 Comments | Labor law Employees Human resources PeopleWork Marijuana

Aleece Burgio and Chris Harrigan from Barclay Damon LLP join our Marketing Coordinator Joe Peluso to discuss NY State's Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA).

The New York State HERO Act, Employee Rights, and You

on May 20, 2021 7:00:00 AM By | Complete Payroll | 0 Comments | Labor law Employees Human resources New York Law

The New York Health and Essential Rights Act (or NY HERO Act as it is colloquially known) has finally been signed into law after a time-consuming series of revisions. The act aims to improve the legal right to a safe workplace, where previously infectious diseases fell through the legal cracks. It is also meant to help stem the spread of diseases like COVID-19, and give employees a powerful voice in the safety protocol at their worksites.

New York is Reopening: Here’s What to Expect

on May 19, 2021 10:42:09 AM By | Complete Payroll | 0 Comments | New York Law

Thirteen months ago, New York became an international red zone. Positive rates of COVID-19 infection were so high that the state’s healthcare system threatened to buckle under the sheer demand. But after over a year in lockdown (in collaboration with the New Jersey state government), mandatory closures of non-essential businesses, and heavy social distancing guidelines, there’s finally a light at the end of the tunnel.

Four Simple Tips for Navigating the Hiring & Recruitment Crisis | Unfiltered HR

on May 13, 2021 11:05:00 AM By | Complete Payroll | 0 Comments | Labor law Employees Human resources COVID-19 FFCRA Unfiltered HR

Our very own Jennifer Strait and Emily Martin from Ally HR Partners four simple ways that companies can navigate the current hiring & recruitment crisis.

EEO-1 Reporting Open Now | Complete Payroll

EEO-1 Reporting Open Now Through July 19, 2021

on May 12, 2021 10:00:00 AM By | Complete Payroll | 0 Comments | Labor law

Everything You Need to Know About Pennsylvania’s Minimum Wage Debate

on May 7, 2021 9:52:55 AM By | Complete Payroll | 0 Comments | Employees Salaries Payroll Human resources

Minimum wage has been a hot topic for years, but the heat got cranked up in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic that rocked the worldwide economy. While lawmakers failed to raise the federal minimum wage from $7.25 an hour to $15 per hour as part of COVID-19 relief legislation, states are still permitted to put their own minimum wage above federal law.

Legal Marijuana from an HR Standpoint

on May 4, 2021 12:25:13 PM By | Complete Payroll | 0 Comments | Labor law Human resources Human Capital Management New York Law

Things are about to change for a lot of HR departments across the state of New York. Gone are the days when THC on a drug test could result in expulsion from the workplace. In March, New York became the 15th state to legalize recreational marijuana when Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the Marijuana Taxation and Regulation Act (MRTA). The new multi-billion dollar New York market is expected to be one of the largest in the U.S., according to Forbes.

American Rescue Plan Tax Credits Available – IRS Outlines Details

on Apr 26, 2021 8:00:00 AM By | Complete Payroll | 0 Comments | Taxes

On April 21, 2021, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Treasury Department released a new fact sheet that outlines additional details about tax credits available under the American Rescue Plan (ARP) to help eligible employers and how to claim the credit for leave paid to employees related to COVID-19 vaccinations.