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Fraudsters will scam a business to try and change an employee's direct deposit information. They'll submit a phony direct deposit form in an employee's name and hope there are no questions asked. If they succeed, it creates huge headaches for a business because their employee won't receive their normal pay on time, and the money can be EXTREMELY difficult to recover. Your internal HR/payroll/accounting team should have a documented process in place for employees who want to l...egitimately make changes to their direct deposit information. If the process isn't followed, don't make the change! You should always verify the bank routing information using a voided check or a letter from a bank. Not only can this help reduce fraud, but it can also cut down on other mistakes, like transposing numbers or trying to decipher someone's handwriting (is that a 4 or a 7)? Have the employee sign off on any change to their direct deposit!

REMINDER: The NY HERO Act is intended to create workplace safety standards to help slow the spread of COVID-19 and other possible airborne infectious diseases. Employers will need to adopt policies and practices to comply with the law, including updating their employee handbooks. The state did push back the initial implementation date by 30 days, but it will be here before you know it! #compliance #hr

"Pointing the finger" is an exercise we use in our Supervisor Training programs. When you promote an individual to a supervisory role, what training and skills do you equip them with to prepare for managing people? Too often organizations will promote someone because they had the highest sales or they have a particular technical capability (which are good things!) but not necessarily because they'll be the best person to oversee others. If you're considering promoting an employee to a management role make sure you're giving them the training and skills they'll need to succeed! Learn more: https://peopletopayroll.com/training-seminars/

Reminder: Monday, May 31, is Memorial Day. Our office, banks, and post office are closed on Monday, May 31. Our payroll office will close at 1 pm Friday, May 28. For payroll clients, please review your check date BEFORE processing payroll if you need to change the date. If you need to change your delivery method due to the holiday, contact our Customer Service team, and we'll be happy to assist you.

NEW: Employers in NY Must Go Online to Review UI Charges and Report Fraudulent Claims https://peopletopayroll.com///nysdol-ui-charge-statements/

Sexual harassment is STILL an issue, even if your team is working remotely. Don't miss our monthly webinars on preventing & reporting workplace harassment: https://acsweb.formstack.com/fo/hr_one_webinar_registration

Our own Paul Banuski has been on a lot of Zoom calls since March and put together these Do's and Don'ts. (All in good fun)!

Do you have employees working from home due to COVID-19? Then you can't miss the first session in our Fall Learning Series! https://acsweb.formstack.com/forms/falllearningseries

EMPLOYERS: Make sure you have the TIME OFF TO VOTE notice posted! You can download a copy from our post on the subject. https://peopletopayroll.com//2/voting-requirements-2020-1/

In a world of social distancing and virtual learning, HR One is offering a Fall Learning Series on critical human resources topics that will challenge employers as they prepare for the end of the year, new regulations that are coming in 2021, and how to implement human resources best practices in new normal of COVID-19. Check it out: https://acsweb.formstack.com/forms/falllearningseries

TOMORROW: Don't miss our latest Train the Trainer for complying with the NYS Sexual Harassment Prevention regulations. https://acsweb.formstack.com/forms/hr_one_seminar

Getting your employees paid quickly and securely is becoming more challenging for those who still receive live checks. Between delays at the post office, getting checks to those working remotely, and trips to the bank, live checks waste energy, resources, and time. Let us help you get your team set up with direct deposit and employee self-service!

NEXT WEEK: A special presentation on how business owners, supervisors, and managers can find ways to comply with NY's anti-harassment training requirement in a workplace disrupted by COVID-19. Register here: https://acsweb.formstack.com/forms/hr_one_seminar

ATTENTION EMPLOYERS: You may be required to provide paid time off to employees to vote. #election2020 #Voting Find out what the rules are for New York: https://peopletopayroll.com//2/voting-requirements-2020-1/

Great day supporting the NYFBC and having fun with my brother Paul and good friend Jeff Rogers!

Our own Jason & Paul Banuski behind the scenes of a New York Family Business Center video shoot, with Executive Director Jeff Rogers. The NYFBC helps owners, managers, shareholders, family members, and key employees of local family businesses to foster their success and further their prosperity.

All employers in NYS need to train their employees on preventing and reporting sexual harassment on an annual basis. We want to help you get it done, even in a most unusual year!

I was taken by the power that savoring a simple cup of coffee can have to connect people and create community. - Howard Schultz, former Starbucks CEO. #NationalCoffeeDay #humanresources