by Meagan | Aug 26, 2025 | Employment Law, Human Resources
No, you can’t hold or delay an employee’s final paycheck while waiting for company equipment to be returned. Federal law requires that employees receive their final paycheck by their next regular payday, while almost half of the states require that they be paid within...
by Meagan | Aug 18, 2025 | Employment Law, Human Resources, Time & Attendance
We have an employee out due to a work-related injury. Do we still need to send them Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) paperwork if they’re already on workers’ compensation? It depends. The FMLA and workers’ compensation serve different purposes. The FMLA provides...
by Meagan | Jul 29, 2025 | Human Resources
Yes, even if the employee declines professional medical treatment, it’s important to document the incident and keep it on file. Having a habit of documenting issues (from safety to harassment to performance) is key to getting them solved. In this case, the broken...
by Meagan | Jul 24, 2025 | covid-19, Employment Law, Human Resources, Time & Attendance
After July 31, 2025, New York employers no longer need to provide COVID-19 sick leave and can do away with any applicable policies.
by Meagan | Jul 15, 2025 | Human Resources, Payroll
No, you shouldn’t wait to pay the employee. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, wages are due on the regular payday for the pay period covered, regardless of whether the employee met your deadline for submitting their timesheet. Ultimately, the responsibility to track...
by Meagan | Jul 8, 2025 | Human Resources
When an employee informs you that they’ve changed their name, it’s important to handle the update properly—both to show respect for the employee and to stay compliant with your recordkeeping obligations. Below are steps you’ll want to take to get their information...
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