Voice of Business Blog While federal employment law changes are generally few and far between, the budget bill that was just passed by Congress and signed by the President includes two sections that provide new protections for pregnant and lactating employees and applicants. This new law will take effect in June 2023. Pregnant Workers…
Voice of Business Blog Hey #GreaterROC – Did you know that if your employer is a member of Greater Rochester Chamber, you automatically gain access to all the amazing business and career resources we have available? Keep reading to see six ways to make the most out of your 2023 using your Greater Rochester Chamber membership:…
Voice of Business Blog In today’s competitive hiring environment, using background screening services can help businesses make informed hiring decisions and reduce the risk of liability. Some specific benefits of using background screening services include: Improved safety: Conducting background checks on job candidates can help businesses identify potential safety risks and protect their employees and…
Voice of Business Blog UPDATE: the rest of the new minimum wage posters were released later in the day on January 3. As of this writing, NYS has not yet released the new minimum wage poster for ‘miscellaneous industries’, which applies to many employers and reflects minimum wage changes as of 12/31/22. Once released, it…
Voice of Business Blog In 2022, Greater Rochester Chamber utilized relationships, data, and the insight of our 1,300 member companies to help advance policies that will foster growth in Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes region. Here are some of the items we successfully supported this year alongside our partners in government: The Buy American…
Voice of Business Blog Employers in NYS have been required for many years to physically post various federal and state labor law posters to notify employees of their rights under certain laws. These posters must be displayed conspicuously in the workplace. To help ensure employers are also sharing these posters with remote workers, the NYS…
Voice of Business Blog Getting involved in an HR network of your peers is a great way to keep up with the ever-evolving field of HR while sharing best practices and learning from the experiences of other HR professionals. Below are some tips on how to make an HR network work for you: Decide…