MEMO IN OPPOSITION S.5474 (Rivera) / A.6058 (Gottfried) ACT would amend the public health law and the state finance law, in relation to establishing the “New York health plan" and...
READ MOREMEMO IN OPPOSITION S.5474 (Rivera) / A.6058 (Gottfried) ACT would amend the public health law and the state finance law, in relation to establishing the “New York health plan" and...
READ MOREIs it Time to Re-Board? David Freund, Chief Leadership Officer When companies hire people, they go through a process of onboarding. In most organizations, there is a series of activities...
READ MORENew York State manufacturing employers are invited to the Statewide Advanced Manufacturing Virtual Job Fair, being held on Thursday, August 19, 2021 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm! In partnership...
READ MOREMore Choice, More Happiness! Learn more about MACNY's Employee Benefits Marketplace offerings provided by Liazon. This online marketplace uses defined benefit contribution to allow employers to control costs, while offering...
READ MOREThe MACNY Employee Benefits Marketplace Join us for an upcoming webinar to learn more! WHAT IS AN EMPLOYEE BENEFITS MARKETPLACE? An "online store" allowing employees to personalize a benefits...
READ MOREAt last week's HR Council event, MEMIC provided an interactive ergonomics demonstration that was both informative and fun! Looking for more great events like this one? Visit www.macny.org/events.
READ MOREClick here to learn more about MACNY's Career & Talent Platform!
READ MOREHave you heard? MACNY has launched an exciting new method for member companies to find potential job applicants and for job seekers to find employment. MACNY’s Career and Talent...
READ MOREThe Madison County Health Department and partners hosted its first Annual Healthy Workforce Business Conference in Hamilton, NY. The event engaged over 75 participants representing the private sector, government, non-profits,...
READ MOREElection Day is just around the corner (Tuesday, 11/5)! There has been a change to an employer’s obligation to provide time off to employees so they have the opportunity to...
READ MOREIn this article, the author discusses the "Nice vs. Competent Matrix." An interesting read for HR professionals and any person who works with others regularly.
READ MOREThe U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has launched a new program to address hazards associated with exposure to high levels of occupational noise. This Regional...
READ MORE1st Annual Healthy Workforce Business Conference Wampsville, NY – The Madison County Health Department and its partners have come together and organized the 1st Annual Healthy Workforce Business Conference. The...
READ MOREClick here to view the 2019-2020 HR Breakfast Briefing Agenda! To register, visit macny.org/events or contact Hilary at [email protected].
READ MOREMore Choice, More Happiness! Learn more about MACNY's Employee Benefits Marketplace offerings provided by Liazon. This online marketplace uses defined benefit contribution to allow employers to control costs, while offering...
READ MOREMore Choice, More Happiness! Learn more about MACNY's Employee Benefits Marketplace offerings provided by Liazon. This online marketplace uses defined benefit contribution to allow employers to control costs, while offering...
READ MOREMore Choice, More Happiness! Learn more about MACNY's Employee Benefits Marketplace offerings provided by Liazon. This online marketplace uses defined benefit contribution to allow employers to control costs, while offering...
READ MOREREMINDER: EEO-1 Reports Are Due by May 31 and September 30, 2019 – According to the EEOC employers must submit 2018 EEO-1 “Component 1” data by 5/31/19 and must submit...
READ MOREMACNY is excited to announce that we have joined forces with SHRM, Society for Human Resource Management, on the 2019 Salary and Benefits Survey, a survey covering wage, salary, and...
READ MOREThe 18th Annual Employment and Human Resources Law Solutions Conference is coming up May 16-17 at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino in Verona, NY! It’s easy to get overwhelmed...
READ MOREIn partnership with Brown & Brown Empire State, MACNY is now offering a free Workers’ Compensation Question Hotline. Simply complete this form and a representative from Brown & Brown will...
READ MORECompanies are finding it necessary to focus less on compliance and more on people, and therefore investing in company culture. Read more from Werk by clicking below.
READ MOREThe due date to submit the EEO-1 for 2018 has been extended to 5/31/2019. Click here for additional details.
READ MOREIn partnership with Brown & Brown Empire State, MACNY is now offering a free Workers’ Compensation Question Hotline. Simply complete this form and a representative from Brown & Brown will...
READ MORE2019 brings a number of new laws, a hike in the minimum wage, implementation of a wage theft hotline, and changing tables in all new or renovated men's and women's...
READ MOREThe IRS has announced Employee Benefit Plan Limits for 2019 for a variety of benefits, FSA, HSA, 401(k), and more. Brown & Brown has provided useful information outlining the various...
READ MOREWith the release of the final guidelines for sexual harassment requirements, now is the time to be sure you are meeting or have met those requirements. The NYS Department of...
READ MOREEmployee Reviews: While most people do not like a formal performance review, it is important to provide the employee with tools to be successful. One option is the frequent check...
READ MORENew York State Paid Family Leave: The benefit for the Paid Family Leave for 2019 changes to 10 weeks of employee’s Average Weekly Wage, capped at 55% of the New...
READ MOREMedicare Disclosure Part D Notices must be distributed by October 14, 2018. Model Notice Letters as well as additional information can be found on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid...
READ MOREThe Department of Financial Services has announced the 2019 Paid Family Leave benefit amounts and employee contribution rates. More information can be found by clicking HERE.
READ MOREA New Zealand firm that let its employees work four days a week while being paid for five says the experiment was so successful that it hoped to make the...
READ MOREThe IRS recently made changes effective January 2019 to the ACA Affordability Percentages as well as the HSA and HDHP limits. The IRS recently issued a Revenue Procedure to index...
READ MOREWith the increase in instances of workplace violence, employers are doing their best to provide a safe workplace for their employees. One of those ways is by using background checks...
READ MOREAre you trying to lose weight and thinking about trying to count calories? Read more for some tips provided by Brown & Brown Empire State. As with any weight loss...
READ MOREAs more and more Baby Boomers retire, American Express and Johnson & Johnson developed programs to train young leaders in their companies. American Express has developed an Accelerated Learning Development (ALD) program that includes a three-day revenue challenge...
READ MOREAnalytics can be used to make business decisions, but analytics especially in the HR arena can help a company make the right decision when it comes to their employees. This...
READ MOREFinancial wellness is just as important as physical wellness. Stress caused by financial issues can affect your well-being as much as an unhealthy lifestyle. Read more from our friends at...
READ MOREThe Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released, on March 5, 2018, a reduction to the maximum contribution limit for Health Savings Accounts (HSA) for 2018. The new limit for those with...
READ MOREThe Department of Labor has announced New Standard for Unpaid Interns. Get the details here.
READ MOREOSHA’s new fact sheet, Safety Walk-Arounds for Managers, provides suggestions for conducting inspections that can help you evaluate the effectiveness of your current safety & health efforts. View the fact...
READ MOREThe Employer Information EEO-1 (Standard Form 100) is collected annually under the authority of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. 2000e, et. Seq., as amended. ...
READ MORETelecommuting sounds like a great idea to most employees but there are some things employees and employers should consider. Click "read more" below for some insights from Brown & Brown...
READ MOREMinimum wage as for the majority of NY State is $10.40 as of 12/31/17. Below is a link for minimum wage information for NYC – Small and Large Employers, Long...
READ MOREThe New York State Paid Family Leave takes effect 1/1/2018. Below is a link for information for Employers, Employees and Health Care Providers. https://www.ny.gov/programs/new-york-state-paid-family-leave
READ MORENYS Paid Family Leave goes into effect on 1/1/2018. The following is a link for a Fact Sheet outlining the basics of the leave. https://www.ny.gov/sites/ny.gov/files/atoms/files/PaidFamilyLeave_BusinessOwnerFactSheet.pdf
READ MORENew York State Paid Family Leave is beginning on January 1, 2018. Are you ready? MACNY wants you to be prepared so we encourage you to review the "how it...
READ MOREEach year MACNY provides members with a three-year holiday calendar, vacation scheduler and attendance controller to use within their organizations. The updated copies are not available. See below for the...
READ MOREThe New York State Department of Labor offers employers free occupational safety and health assistance through their On-Site Consultation Program. For more information on the program, please visit: https://labor.ny.gov/workerprotection/safetyhealth/DOSH_ONSITE_CONSULTATION.shtm
READ MOREThe Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has indefinitely delayed implementation of the new wage and hour components of the EEO-1 Report. The EEOC will continue to use the same...
READ MOREEarlier this week the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced and published an updated I-9 Form that will be required to be used by employers by September 18, 2017. While...
READ MOREFree On-Site Safety Consultation NYS Department of Labor (DOL) offers a free On-Site Safety Consultation Program for employers. It is jointly funded by the U.S. DOL and the NYS DOL...
READ MORE7 Manager Mistakes with Costly Consequences SHRM Most managers do a great job managing their staff. There are some that may not be aware they could improve how they handle...
READ MOREThe 2018 Premium Rates for Family Leave Benefits and Maximum Employee Contribution were announced.
READ MOREMACNY members continually contact us for information on what others in their industry are doing when it comes to holiday scheduling and PTO. With Independence Day being a Tuesday this...
READ MOREIt can cost you both time and money to find a replacement for an employee who leaves your organization. Due to the high costs involved, it is important to keep the...
READ MORECorporate wellness programs have gained in popularity over the years and the trend for 2017 looks to be the same. Below is a link for an article on forbes.com outlining...
READ MOREOn November 14, 2016 the US Citizenship & Immigration Services released a new Form I-9 (Rev. 11/14/2016 N) to replace the prior form which expired on March 31, 2016....
READ MOREMedicare Part D Disclosures due by March 1, 2017 for Calendar Year Plans Each year, employers whose health plans include prescription drug coverage must disclose to the Centers for Medicare...
READ MOREEven though a federal judge in Texas issued an order delaying the implementation of the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) new overtime regulations, New York State has introduced its own...
READ MOREEffective 1/17/17 - OSHA issues final rule updating walking-working surfaces standards and establishing personal fall protection systems requirements. The rule also includes a new section under the general industry Personal...
READ MOREHoliday safety is an issue that burns brightest from late November to mid-January, when families gather, parties are scheduled and travel spikes. Take some basic precautions to ensure your family remains safe...
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