Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Is Your Business Prepared for New York’s Response to #MeToo? Many New York employers may be caught by surprise that with the state budget recently signed by Governor Cuomo on April 12, 2018, employers are now subject to a number of new requirements under the New York law related to […]
The IRS issued the 2018 W-4 form on February 28, 2018. Effective immediately, employers must implement the updated 2018 W-4 form for use by their employees in new hire kits or when employees request to make changes to their Federal withholdings. There are a few changes to the form due to the new tax reform law enacted […]
As of 12/31/2017, the Minimum Wage in New York State has increased as indicated in the table below. Location Wage Rate* New York State $10.40 Nassau, Suffolk & Westchester $11.00 New York City – 10 or less employees $12.00 New York City – 11 or more employees $13.00 *There are different hourly rates for workers […]
Starting January 1, 2018, nearly all private employees in New York State are eligible for Paid Family Leave (PFL). PFL provides New Yorkers job-protected, paid leave to bond with a new child, care for a loved one with a serious health condition or to help relieve family pressures when someone is called to active military […]
Campolo, Middleton, & McCormick Host a Second Labor and Employment Update 2017 Business Breakfast Series What Businesses Need to Know Come join us for the Campolo, Middleton & McCormick, LLP 2017 Business Breakfast Series Labor & Employment Update on October 10, 2017. Speakers will include Compass Workforce Solution’s founding Principal, Christine Ippolito SPHR, SHRM-SCP, as well as representatives […]
HIA-LI Health & Wellness Conference The Hauppauge Industrial Association of Long Island (HIA-LI) will be hosting a Health & Wellness Conference on October 3, 2017. Compass Workforce Solutions’ founding Principal Christine Ippolito SPHR, SHRM-SCP, and HIA-LI Healthcare Committee Co-Chair, will be moderating the discussion on “Paid Family Leave Act and Other Healthcare Trends: The Growing Strain on NY Employers,” at […]
Proceed With Caution When Poaching Talent By: Jamie Herzlich For certain specialized industries, finding qualified job candidates can be extremely difficult — and the best talent may be at a competing firm. While poaching talent often comes with a negative connotation, there are ways employers can make the process a bit less uncomfortable for all parties […]
Founder Christine Ippolito, SHRM-SCP, SPHR and partnering CPA Michael Kessler came together to give a great radio show on Business Profits in the Real World. Listen here!
Employee burnout is a huge issue for many companies, and a major reason that talented workers leave for better opportunities. One way to combat employee burnout is to rededicate the company to the employees’ well-being and aligning that approach with company values. Overworked, overburdened, and overly stressed employees can take a noticeable toll on any […]
Compass Workforce Solutions is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.
