VIEWPOINT: N.Y. Employers Now Must Provide Notice of Electronic Monitoring
On Nov. 8, 2021, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a bill amending New York’s Civil Rights Law by adding a new section that requires employers to give prior written notice of any electronic monitoring to employees upon hire. Read More
VIEWPOINT: Cyber-Ish Tips: Are You Prepared for Ransomware?
“All your important files have been encrypted…” This simple phrase can cause chills in even the most prepared and protected organizations, because even if you have properly prepared, there is always the doubt: “Are you prepared enough?” For organizations that have not prepared, this pop-up message could mean the end of your business. Read More
VIEWPOINT: How to find top talent in a work-from-home world
It would be an understatement to say that COVID has forever changed the world of work. The impact of work from home and the rapid adoption of technologies like Zoom and MS Teams that made it possible Read More
ASK RUSTY: If I Die, What Happens to the Social Security Taxes I Paid?
Dear Rusty: I have heard that when my wife and I pass, the government keeps all we have paid into Social Security. Is this correct? Signed: Curious Senior Read More
VIEWPOINT: Efficacy of grantor trusts under proposed tax law
In September 2021, the U.S. House says and Means Committee released draft legislation intended to raise revenue to fund the proposed trillion-dollar budget-reconciliation bill (originally proposed at $3.5 trillion, but now set to be scaled down). I Read More
SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Quilts By Commission: From Home-Based Business to So Much More
AUBURN — Up until now, Stephanie McCall — owner of Quilts By Commission, LLC of Auburn — has created custom quilts as a one-woman show. However, COVID shutdowns made her re-imagine her customers’ experience. Read More
MUSIC & LEADERSHIP: McCarthy Tracy draws on musical background to lead family business
When you meet highly effective leaders in the business community, you will often find that they have played a musical instrument. Read More
VIEWPOINT: 3 Steps to Protecting Your Data from a Ransomware Attack
As businesses continue to digitally transform, they increase their risk of cyberthreats. In fact, many organizations are being exploited by the technology they are using to simplify their workflows. F Read More
VIEWPOINT: Answering FAQs about NY Hero Act Compliance
New York employers are presently “activating” their HERO Act plans, after the New York State Department of Health (DOH) officially designated COVID-19 as a “highly contagious communicable disease that Read More
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