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State Retirement Program Registration Begins This March

New York private employers must register for the state retirement program starting March 2026, with phased rollout by company size. Non-compliance could mean penalties for Long Island businesses.

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Long Island Employers Face March 31 Tax Form Deadline

The ACA's 1095-C tax forms must be filed by March 31. Late filing triggers $310 penalties per employee, plus IRS audits. Many Long Island employers miss this deadline because they don't track the right data all year.

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NY Paid Family Leave Benefits Jump to $1,228 Weekly

New York's maximum Paid Family Leave benefit increased to $1,228.53 per week in January—but many Long Island employers still struggle with PFL compliance basics. Plus: minimum wage hits $17/hour and overtime thresholds climb.

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NY Construction Workers Gain Paid Family Leave Access

Starting January 2027, New York construction workers moving between union employers can qualify for Paid Family Leave benefits. Long Island contractors face new compliance challenges.

NY Employers Face New Credit Check Restrictions This April

NY Employers Face New Credit Check Restrictions This April

New York will restrict credit history screening for most hiring decisions starting April 18, 2026.

NY Business Owners: New LLC Disclosure Rules Start Next Week

NY Business Owners: New LLC Disclosure Rules Start Next Week

Governor Hochul's recent vetoes changed the game for NY businesses - here's what you need to know before January 1st.

2025 NY Paid Family Leave Benefits Increase: Budget Impact

2025 NY Paid Family Leave Benefits Increase: Budget Impact

NYS Paid Family Leave maximum weekly benefits jumped to $1,177 in 2025. See the cost breakdown for your business size.