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New York Releases Retail Worker Safety Resources: What Employers Need to Know
New York’s Retail Worker Safety Act is now in effect, requiring retail employers with 10+ employees to implement a workplace violence prevention policy and provide employee training. Learn what’s required, what tools the NYSDOL has released, and how your business can stay compliant.

Visions Human Resource Services, LLC
Jun 42 min read
New York State Increases Jury Duty Pay on June 8 2025: What Employers Need to Know
Starting June 8, 2025 , New York State will implement a significant change in juror compensation. As part of the 2025–2026 state budget ,...

Kelly Caldwell
May 282 min read
Pregnant Worker Protections: 8 Laws NYS Employers Need To Know
Employers in New York State are required to follow both state and federal laws protecting the rights of pregnant employees. These laws and their requirements often overlap, creating complexities that we (Visions HR) can help you understand and manage. Employers should be aware of the following laws that apply to pregnant and/or nursing workers in New York State.

Kelly Caldwell
May 213 min read
Changes to Form I-9 and E-Verify Updates
A revised Form I-9 with an edition date 01/20/25 and an expiration date 05/31/2027 is now available for download, while multiple previous editions remain valid until their respective expiration dates:
- Form I-9 (08/01/23 edition) that is valid until 05/31/2027
- Form I-9 (08/01/23 edition) that is valid until 07/31/2026 (Employers using this form must update their electronic systems with the 05/31/2027 expiration date by July 31, 2026.)

Visions Human Resource Services, LLC
May 132 min read
Special Alert: Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Reporting Back On, New Filing Deadline of March 21
After a decision by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas on February 18, beneficial ownership information (BOI)...

Visions Human Resource Services, LLC
Feb 202 min read
2025 Paid Family Leave Update
New York State Paid Family Leave (PFL) updates for 2025

Kelly Caldwell
Nov 22, 20242 min read
Retail Worker Safety Act Signed
On Sept. 5, 2024, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the Retail Worker Safety Act (A.8947/S.8358). The law will require certain New York retailers...

Frank Kerbein
Oct 7, 20243 min read
The FTC’s Noncompete Ban Is NOT Moving Forward September 4
Earlier last week, a Texas federal court set aside the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC’s) proposed ban on noncompete agreements,...

Janet Giannetta
Aug 27, 20241 min read
Building a Work Environment that Does Not Tolerate Bullying
Almost all Americans have either suffered or witnessed some form of verbal abuse, humiliation, isolation, intimidation, work sabotage, or...

Kelly Caldwell
Jul 23, 20243 min read
Preparing For The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: The Final Rule Takes Effect June 18
On April 15, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued a final rule on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), which...

Janet Giannetta
May 1, 20242 min read
Law Changes NYS Employers Need to Know
The enacted 2025 New York State budget comes with a couple of key legal changes that may impact employers’ Human Resources (HR) programs...

Kelly Caldwell
Apr 26, 20242 min read
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