Workforce Development
Hiring Assistance for Businesses
Find the Right Candidates for Your Business No matter your staffing needs, the NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) can help you hire the right employees at no cost. Our pool of 100,000+ candidates enables us to identify qualified individuals in industries like food services, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, transportation, and warehousing, tailored to meet…
Read More⚠️Employer Compliance Alert: NYS Paid Prenatal Care
New York State Paid Prenatal Care Leave The big news is that, as of January 1, all pregnant employees are entitled to 20 hours of paid leave to tend to their prenatal care. This applies to all workers in the State of New York — full and part-time; and there is no accrual period —…
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Read More⚠️ Employer Compliance Alert: Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
Effective June 2024 Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) Federal: Read EEOC regulations effective June 2024. Pregnant employees have the right to accommodations – including additional breaks, relief from hazardous duties, and a modified work schedule – assuming they are not an undue hardship on the business.NYS: All employers must start paying for breaks taken by nursing mothers to express milk. They…
Read More⚠️ Employer Compliance Alert: Non-Compete Agreements
Effective September 4, 2024 The nationwide ban on non-compete agreements has been struck down, but remains unlikely to be enforced in New York courts. Employers should focus on protecting their confidential information through trade secrets and non-solicitation agreements. While the FTC may still challenge non-competes, it’s important for employers to consult with legal counsel to…
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