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FUTA Credit Reductions for 2024

The U.S. Department of Labor recently announced that California, New York, and the U.S. Virgin Islands are designated as credit reduction states for the 2024 tax year. This means that employers in these jurisdictions will face higher federal unemployment tax (FUTA) rates due to outstanding unemployment loans. Let’s take a closer look at what all […]

Key Wage-Related Adjustments for New York Employers in 2025

As we approach the start of a new year, New York employers should prepare for several wage-related adjustments effective January 1, 2025. Alongside an increase in the state’s hourly minimum wage rates, there are changes to the tip credit, meal credit, uniform allowance, and salary exemption thresholds. Employers should plan ahead and collaborate with their […]

New York State’s Paid Prenatal Leave Law: A Comprehensive Guide

Starting January 1, 2025, New York State will implement the Paid Prenatal Leave Law (NYS Labor Law Section 196-b), which mandates private-sector employers to provide employees with 20 hours of Paid Prenatal Leave annually. This progressive legislation supports expectant parents by ensuring time for critical prenatal health care while preserving job security. Here’s a detailed […]

4 Tips for Getting Your Business Through Tough Times

If you’re a small business owner whose company hasn’t gone through hard times, that’s great but it’s likely to happen at some point. As much as we dream about being brilliant enough at business that we’ll never face slow times, there are many things beyond our control that can negatively affect our business. Here are […]

D to the Power of 4 – Four Steps to Better Time Management

Time management skills are increasingly important in a world where people seem to rush headlong from one crisis to another. Add in the effect of social media and addictive computer games that can be accessed from anywhere at any time and it’s no wonder that some people struggle to fit everything into their days. So […]

The ins and outs of employee performance reviews

When you run a small business, you’re involved in your company’s sales, accounting, marketing, and human resources, among other things. Being responsible for human resources isn’t just about hiring and firing people, although those are large parts of the role. It’s also about managing the people who work for you while they work for you. […]