Struggling to keep up with payroll and HR in New York? From local ordinances to statewide labor laws, we’ll help you save time and focus on growing your business.
Payroll Services in New York
How Paylocity Helps New York Employers
Payroll That Gets It Done
- Seamless Automation: Eliminate repetitive tasks with automated workflows that boost accuracy and save time.
- Smart Safeguards: Built-in audits and integrations flag issues before they become errors.
- Transparent Calculations: Easily manage overtime, bonuses, and local tax changes, even across overlapping jurisdictions.
Your Extra HR Team Member
- Automated Workflows: Use ready-made templates for common tasks or build custom processes that fit your business.
- One Employee Record: A single source of truth for employee data keeps everything organized and compliant.
- Time & Labor Made Simple: Schedule quickly, track clock-ins and meal breaks, and standardize time-off requests.
Compliance Made Simple
- Compliance Dashboard: Get a clear view of requirements with updated forms and expert HR support.
- Built-In Data Access: Quickly find work authorizations, EEO/FLSA data, pay records, certifications, and industry updates.
- Always Up-to-Date Forms: Access the latest state and federal forms right from the platform.
Challenges Facing Employers in New York
New York maintains a complex compliance landscape that requires a careful balance between federal standards and state mandates.
As an employer, you must grapple with:
- Stricter employment regulations ranging from pay transparency to paid prenatal leave.
- Higher state and local minimum wage requirements.
- Additional safety and health requirements under the New York State OSHA plan.
New York Payroll Fast Facts
State Unemployment Tax Rate
- 4.10% (new employers)
- 2.10% - 9.90% (experienced employers)
Last Updated: December 2025
New York Tax and Compliance Resources
FAQs About Paying Employees in New York
Does New York have a state income tax?
Yes, New York state income tax is progressive, varying based on the taxpayer's location and income level.
Is New York a Right to Work State?
No, New York is not a right to work state, but it can pass right to work laws in the future if it wishes to do so.
What are the New York final pay laws?
In New York, employees who voluntarily resign or are involuntarily terminated from a job must receive their final paycheck by the next regular payday.
Are there New York work break laws?
Yes, under state law employers must provide employees with a 30-minute unpaid meal break if an employee works over six hours.
More Than Just Payroll
Why Employers in New York Choose Paylocity
New York Law Firm Supports Sustainable Growth by Automating HR and Payroll
With Paylocity, Shulman & Hill eliminated hours of manual processes, achieving a 16x faster onboarding, a 75% reduction in time spent searching for time card errors, and a stronger focus on strategy to support its rapid growth.
See How Modern HR & Payroll Works
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State and Federal Compliance Alerts
Section 128 Trump Account Contribution Program Requirements
IRS and Treasury now allow employer contributions of up to $2,500 to employee Trump Accounts.
HCM Compliance Year-End Review
To help you stay ahead of new laws and requirements that will become effective in 2026, we’ve compiled a list with summaries of what to expect starting January 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026.