It is that time of year again! With Andrew Cuomo stepping down following an investigation into harassment allegations against him, it is a good time to remind New York (NY) employers that sexual harassment prevention training needs to be conducted annually. Employers also need to keep in mind that all newly hired employees need to […]
HR Works recently conducted a survey to collect information on what changes employers are making given the current legislative landscape related to leave policies and remote work arrangements during and beyond the pandemic. While our survey results suggested that the key business driver for the decision on remote work for most employers was compliance with […]
All New York (NY) employers should be mindful of Section 191 of the state’s Labor Law which determines how often employees must be paid. Over the years, we have encountered employers who have chosen a specific pay frequency that aligns with their business needs and not necessarily the law. Additionally, many employers who use the services of […]
HR Works, a total solutions provider of HR outsourcing and consulting services, is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place to Work® for the third year in a row. Achieving this certification is not just an honor, it also provides us with an opportunity to collect and understand valuable employee feedback in order to make […]
The pandemic has brought a significant amount of change to the workplace, resulting in employers needing to actively re-engage their workforce using effective change management strategies and crisis communication principles. Below we have outlined a few ways you can apply these strategies to address the impacts the past year has had on your organization and […]
Currently, three vaccines are authorized and recommended in the United States to prevent COVID-19. At this time, anyone 16 or older in New York State can get a first dose COVID-19 vaccine without an appointment at any state-run mass vaccination site. According to the CDC, the vaccines are safe, effective, reduce the risk of severe […]
Are you curious about how other companies have responded to changes in leave laws and remote work environment over the past year? It is no secret that the past year has had a huge impact on both employers and employees with regard to leave laws and working remotely. We have been fielding a lot of […]
On April 7, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued FAQs and model notices for the COBRA premium assistance provisions of the ARPA. The ARPA provides a 100% subsidy for employer-sponsored group health insurance continued under COBRA and similar state continuation of coverage programs. The subsidy applies from April 1 through September 30, 2021. The notices and FAQs appear […]
On March 12, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) launched a national emphasis program (NEP) for COVID-19. OSHA establishes NEPs when it identifies a need to focus its resources to address hazards and high-hazard industries. This NEP will remain in effect for one year until March 12, 2022, but OSHA can amend or cancel the program […]
The state has issued updated guidance on the Travel Advisory. Asymptomatic travelers entering New York from another country, U.S. state, or territory are no longer required to test or quarantine as of April 10, 2021. Quarantine, consistent with the CDC recommendations, is still recommended for all travelers who are not fully vaccinated or have not recovered from laboratory confirmed COVID-19 during the previous 3 months. Symptomatic travelers […]
