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Federal Pregnancy and Lactation Accommodations Expanded
Voice of Business Blog Federal Pregnancy and Lactation Accommodations Expanded date January 10, 2023 tags Human Resources, Voice of Business Blog While federal employment law changes are generally few and far between, the budget bill that was just passed by Congress and signed by the President includes two sections that provide new protections for pregnant…
Read More6 Ways to Make the Most of Your Membership with Greater Rochester Chamber
Voice of Business Blog 6 Ways to Make the Most of Your Membership with Greater Rochester Chamber date January 9, 2023 tags Voice of Business Blog Hey #GreaterROC – Did you know that if your employer is a member of Greater Rochester Chamber, you automatically gain access to all the amazing business and career resources we…
Read MoreBackground Screening: Reduce your risk when hiring in 2023
Voice of Business Blog Background Screening: Reduce your risk when hiring in 2023 date January 3, 2023 tags Talent Strategy, Voice of Business Blog In today’s competitive hiring environment, using background screening services can help businesses make informed hiring decisions and reduce the risk of liability. Some specific benefits of using background screening services include:…
Read MoreNYS Minimum Wage Poster for Miscellaneous Industries Not Yet Released
Voice of Business Blog NYS Minimum Wage Poster for Miscellaneous Industries Not Yet Released date January 3, 2023 tags Human Resources, Voice of Business Blog UPDATE: the rest of the new minimum wage posters were released later in the day on January 3. As of this writing, NYS has not yet released the new minimum…
Read MoreA Year of Impact: 2022 State & Federal Advocacy Highlights
Voice of Business Blog A Year of Impact: 2022 State & Federal Advocacy Highlights date December 27, 2022 tags Advocacy & Policy, Voice of Business Blog In 2022, Greater Rochester Chamber utilized relationships, data, and the insight of our 1,300 member companies to help advance policies that will foster growth in Greater Rochester and the…
Read MoreNYS Employers – Prepare Now for Electronic Labor Law Posters
Voice of Business Blog NYS Employers – Prepare Now for Electronic Labor Law Posters date December 13, 2022 tags Human Resources, Voice of Business Blog UPDATE: Governor Hochul signed this bill on December 16, 2022. Employers are now required to comply with this requirement. Employers in NYS are required to post numerous federal and state…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Participating in an HR Network
Voice of Business Blog The Benefits of Participating in an HR Network date December 13, 2022 tags Human Resources, Voice of Business Blog Getting involved in an HR network of your peers is a great way to keep up with the ever-evolving field of HR while sharing best practices and learning from the experiences of…
Read MoreNYS Expands Workplace Breastfeeding Accommodations
Voice of Business Blog NYS Expands Workplace Breastfeeding Accommodations date December 13, 2022 tags Human Resources, Voice of Business Blog On December 9, Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation to expand accommodations for breastfeeding in the workplace. Legislation (S.4844-B/A.1236-A) requires all employers in New York to ensure that pumping spaces are convenient and private, as well…
Read MoreFocusing on the Future of the Agriculture Industry in New York State
Voice of Business Blog Focusing on the Future of the Agriculture Industry in New York State date December 12, 2022 tags Advocacy & Policy, Voice of Business Blog Last week, Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Bob Duffy spoke at the “Adapt, Advance, Achieve – Focusing on the Future of Northeast Agriculture” conference…
Read MoreGovernor Hochul Announces Transformational Projects for Rochester as Part of $10 Million Downtown Revitalization Initiative
Voice of Business Blog Governor Hochul Announces Transformational Projects for Rochester as Part of $10 Million Downtown Revitalization Initiative date December 6, 2022 tags Funding & Grants, Voice of Business Blog Governor Kathy Hochul has announced five transformational projects in the City of Rochester as part of the $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative Award. The…
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