Human Resources
Minimum Wage for Home Health Aides Jumps to $15.20 per hour effective October 1st
Voice of Business Blog Minimum Wage for Home Health Aides Jumps to $15.20 per hour effective October 1st date October 4, 2022 tags Human Resources, Voice of Business Blog In accordance with Public Health Law section 3614-f, effective October 1, 2022, the minimum wage for home health aides increased by $2 from the basic minimum…
Read MoreNYS COVID-19 Update
Voice of Business Blog NYS COVID-19 Update date September 27, 2022 tags Human Resources, Voice of Business Blog New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently relinquished her executive powers for COVID-19, and President Biden recently stated in a 60-Minutes interview that the pandemic is “over.” Although these actions further signify a shift to “living” with the…
Read MoreReminder: VETS 4212 Due Sept. 30
Voice of Business Blog Reminder: VETS 4212 Due Sept. 30 date September 27, 2022 tags Human Resources, Voice of Business Blog The U.S. Department of Labor’s Veteran’s Employment and Training Service (VETS) and the Office of Federal Contractor Compliance Programs (OFCCP) focus on employing and advancement in employment of covered veterans. To support this effort,…
Read More2023 Rochester and National Benefits Survey in Progress. Don’t Miss Out!
Voice of Business Blog 2023 Rochester and National Benefits Survey in Progress. Don’t Miss Out! date September 20, 2022 tags Human Resources, Voice of Business Blog Don’t miss the opportunity to receive complimentary benefits data as a participant in the 2023 Rochester and National Benefits Survey! Formerly the Policies & Benefits Survey, this survey was…
Read More2022-23 Sr. HR Executive Forum Registration in Progress
Voice of Business Blog 2022-23 Sr. HR Executive Forum Registration in Progress date September 6, 2022 tags Human Resources, Voice of Business Blog Registration is now in progress for two popular Greater Rochester Chamber human resource networking forums. The Senior HR Executive Forums meet monthly and provide invaluable opportunities for networking and discussion of…
Read MoreEmployer Comments on Virtual I-9 Document Review Due by 10/17/22
Voice of Business Blog Employer Comments on Virtual I-9 Document Review Due by 10/17/22 date August 23, 2022 tags Advocacy & Policy, Human Resources, Voice of Business Blog The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced its first proposed rule on the Optional Alternatives to the Physical Document Examination Associated with Employment Eligibility Verification…
Read MoreUpdated CDC COVID-19 Guidance Eliminates Precautionary Quarantine
Voice of Business Blog Updated CDC COVID-19 Guidance Eliminates Precautionary Quarantine date August 23, 2022 tags Human Resources, Voice of Business Blog On August 11, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a new Summary of Guidance for Minimizing the Impact of COVID-19 on Individual Persons, Communities, and Health Care Systems and updated…
Read MoreFederal Labor Law Poster Fines Increased; Are Your Posters Up to Date?
Voice of Business Blog Federal Labor Law Poster Fines Increased; Are Your Posters Up to Date? date August 16, 2022 tags Human Resources, Voice of Business Blog While many federal posters have no citations or penalties for failure to post, others do, and employers should ensure that the most recent version of each state and…
Read MoreNew York COVID-19 Vaccination Leave Extended to 2023
Voice of Business Blog New York COVID-19 Vaccination Leave Extended to 2023 date August 9, 2022 tags Human Resources, Voice of Business Blog In March 2021, former Governor Cuomo signed legislation providing up to four hours of paid leave for New York employees to receive a COVID-19 vaccine (under NY Labor Law Section 196-C). It…
Read MoreTop 5 Reasons to Participate in the 2022 Health Benefits Survey This Year
Member News Top 5 Reasons to Participate in the 2022 Health Benefits Survey This Year date August 2, 2022 tags Human Resources, Voice of Business Blog If you’ve received any emails from Greater Rochester Chamber recently, you know how excited we are about our annual Health Benefits Survey. Like all of our HR benchmarking surveys,…
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