New Quarter, New Compliance Updates. Are You Covered?

Apr 15

A new quarter means new compliance considerations for employers across New York. From legislative updates to workplace posting requirements and evolving salary transparency expectations, staying informed is key to protecting your organization and supporting your team. This month we are breaking down several areas employers should review as we head into Q2!

HR Compliance Refresh for Q2
New York State and NYC Legislative Updates

Employment regulations continue to shift across New York State and New York City. Employers should regularly review legislative changes that may impact workplace policies, pay practices, and employee rights.

Areas worth monitoring this quarter include:

Updates to employment protections and workplace standards
Changes to leave requirements or employee eligibility rules
Adjustments to city or state specific compliance regulations

Working with an HR partner can help ensure your policies and handbooks remain aligned with current regulations while reducing risk.

Workplace Posting Requirements

Every New York employer must maintain updated labor law posters that reflect current federal, state, and local requirements. Missing or outdated postings are one of the most common compliance issues we see.

Key reminders for employers:

Ensure required federal and NYS labor law posters are displayed in visible areas
Verify that remote employees have access to digital postings when applicable
Review postings whenever legislative updates occur

Conducting a quick posting audit at the start of each quarter helps avoid unnecessary compliance risks.

Salary Transparency Best Practices

Salary transparency expectations continue to expand across New York. While compliance is essential, employers are also recognizing the benefits of clearer compensation practices.

Best practices for employers include:

Including compensation ranges in job postings where required
Establishing consistent internal compensation structures
Training hiring managers on compliant pay discussions
Documenting compensation decision processes

Clear salary transparency policies can improve candidate trust, support equitable pay practices, and reduce compliance concerns.

How HRBuffalo Can Help

Compliance updates can feel overwhelming, especially for growing businesses. HRBuffalo partners with organizations across New York to help simplify HR compliance and keep policies aligned with evolving regulations.

Our team can assist with: