News & Resources
The Retail Council of New York State regularly communicates relevant news to our members in real time. We also provide myriad resources for retailers and other businesses. Check this page frequently for updates.
Why You Need Payroll Verification
Your workers’ compensation premium is based on the payroll estimate you provide at the beginning of the policy year. However, your payroll may change. Payroll verification — also known as a workers’ compensation audit — is necessary to accurately determine your...
Does My Business Need to Be PCI DSS Compliant?
Yes! Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliance is designed to protect businesses and their customers against payment card theft and fraud. If your business accepts, stores or transmits card data, PCI DSS compliance validation is required by...
New York State Posting Requirements
Employers in New York State are required to keep several employment laws posted for easy employee access and review, such as minimum wage, discrimination and job safety. View the New York State Department of Labor posting requirements table to see what you need to...
How to File a Workers’ Compensation Claim
Your workers’ compensation premium is based on the payroll estimate you provide at the beginning of the policy year. However, your payroll may change. Payroll verification — also known as a workers’ compensation audit — is necessary to accurately determine your...
New York State Lifts Indoor Mask Mandate as Omicron Retreats
Footwear News, February 9, 2022 — Masks will no longer be required indoors in most businesses in New York State come Thursday. At a press conference on Wednesday, N.Y. Governor Kathy Hochul announced that she will allow the state’s current indoor mask mandate to...
Retail Council Signs Letter in Support of Mayor Adams’ Efforts to Make New York a Safer City
NYC Office of the Mayor, January 31, 2022 — The Retail Council of New York State has joined more than 200 businesses, labor and civic leaders in New York City to publicly support Mayor Eric Adams’ efforts to reduce crime in the five boroughs. The letter is included in...
NRF Says 2021 Holiday Sales Grew 14.1 Percent to Record $886.7 Billion
National Retail Federation, January 14, 2022 — WASHINGTON – Retail sales during 2021’s November-December holiday season grew 14.1 percent over 2020 to $886.7 billion, easily beating the National Retail Federation’s forecast and setting a new record despite challenges...
60 New York Business and Legal Experts Issue Open Letter Opposing Antitrust Legislation
Partnership for New York City, January 12, 2022 — The Retail Council joined business leaders and legal experts in signing a letter expressing opposition to currently pending antitrust legislation. The letter, printed in its entirety below, was published by Partnership...
Retail Council President & CEO Melissa O’Connor Makes ‘Power 75’ List
City & State, December 6, 2021 — City & State, the premier media organization dedicated to covering New York’s local and state politics and policy, has included Retail Council of New York State President & CEO Melissa O’Connor in its magazine’s Economic...
Retail Council of New York State Issues Statement on Siena College Research Institute’s Holiday Poll
Retail Council of New York State, November 23, 2021 — The Retail Council of New York State today issued the following statement from President & CEO Melissa O’Connor in response to the Siena College Research Institute annual statewide consumer poll of holiday...
