Voice of Business Blog As of this writing, NYS Department of Labor has not yet published the revised wage orders and summaries for most industries with the exception of the Building Service Industry for which the summary of wage order rates has been published. These documents are what employers typically reference for the NYS minimum…
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Voice of Business Blog Are you thinking about hiring student interns? The Employment Alliance matches students with businesses that support work-readiness programs. The Employment Alliance pays these student interns, ages 14-21, while you give them the opportunity to develop industry-specific skills, whether that’s in a warehouse, kitchen or an office, just to name a few.…
Voice of Business Blog As of this writing, NYS has not yet issued guidance on Section 2 of the NY HERO Act. Under Labor Law §27-d and effective November 1, 2021, employers of 10 or more employees must permit the establishment of joint employer-employee workplace safety committees. Greater Rochester Chamber will notify members once the…
Voice of Business Blog With the general election coming up on November 2, for those who haven’t yet done so, employers should ensure their posting obligations are met. Not less than ten working days before every election, every employer shall post conspicuously in the place of work where it can be seen as employees…
Voice of Business Blog Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day is observed on the third Wednesday of October each year. We invite you to take this day to publicly share how you and your organization connect to success with our programs, resources, and advocacy! Save the images below to post on your social accounts,…
Voice of Business Blog As I reflect on my time with the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce, I couldn’t be prouder of this organization. This is not your grandfather’s Chamber. We have just completed a brand refresh to stay modern and cutting edge, launched a new website and CRM, codified our organizational values, and are…