Welcome to the HCM Newsfeed—your real-time source for critical updates in HR, payroll, and compliance. Here, you’ll have access to quick, timely alerts on regulatory changes, labor laws, and industry updates to help you stay informed and compliant.
New York State is launching the Secure Choice Savings Program, a new retirement savings option designed to help private-sector employees save for the future. The program applies to employers that do not currently offer a qualified retirement plan. Under the law, all private-sector employers with 10 or more employees who have been in business for …
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 brings a long-overdue change to Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (DCFSAs). Starting in 2026, the annual contribution limit will increase for the first time in nearly four decades—giving working families some much-needed breathing room when it comes to dependent care costs. Beginning with plan years that start …
New York State is stepping up enforcement of DBL (Disability Benefits Law) and Paid Family Leave (PFL) compliance—tightening deadlines, removing flexibility, and increasing penalties for employers who fall out of step. Insurance carriers are now under more pressure to meet strict reporting timelines for policy changes, and the ability to backdate coverage or accept late …
Effective January 1, 2025, New York became the first state in the nation to require employers to provide 20 hours of paid prenatal leave per rolling 52‑week period. This leave is in addition to any existing NYS sick leave benefits. All private-sector employees—whether full-time, part-time, exempt, or non-exempt—are eligible from their first day of employment. …
In this issue, we delve into the essential updates and finalized decisions crucial for your awareness and action—particularly building on our previous coverage of pending rate changes. For detailed insights into these developments and to ensure your compliance, please consult the full bulletin below. You’ll discover our team’s expert analysis of the recent regulatory adjustments …
What to anticipate in HR for the new year 2024. The Bene-Care Human Resources Consulting Team will monitor these trends and offer updates on any changes.
On March 17, 2022, the New York State Department of Health (DOH) ended the designation of COVID-19 as an airborne infectious disease that presents a serious risk of harm to public health under the Health and Essential Rights Act (NY HERO Act). The NY HERO Act covers all private employers in the state. The act …
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