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On September 14, 2021, a temporary restraining order (“TRO”) was issued by the Honorable David N. Hurd United States District Court judge...

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the US, President Biden announced new measures in his fight to get more Americans vaccinated...

On September 6, 2021, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that she would begin enforcing the NY HERO Act, which mandates extensive health ...

OSHA updated its guidance, “Protecting Workers: Guidance on Mitigating and Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in the Workplace”

Many employers thought they were done grappling with COVID issues as the Summer of 2021 progressed, but that is now clearly not the case.

In addition to David H. Fitch, this post was authored with input from Margaret E. Somerset. By all accounts, we are back to normal...

On July 6, 2021, and pursuant to the recently enacted New York State HERO Act, the New York State Department of Labor released...

As expected, following recent changes in the Centers for Disease Control (“CDC”) general COVID guidance, and New York achieving its 70%...

Life is finally beginning to feel a bit more normal...

Employers across New York State grappled late during the week with the State’s adoption of the CDC interim public health recommendations...

On May 5, 2021, Governor Cuomo signed into law the Health and Essential Rights Act (“HERO Act”), in response to COVID-19...

This week, the New York State Department of Health released new guidance to local health departments, healthcare providers, and...

Employer’s mandatory obligation to provide emergency paid sick leave and family leave expired with the Families First Coronavirus Response..

As of April 1, New Yorkers and visitors to the State will no longer be required to quarantine after domestic travel. The New York State...

Domestic travelers to New York from at least 24 hours out of state (New Yorkers or those who reside in another state) who have received...

On January 29, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued an updated Guidance concerning COVID-19 protections ...

On January 14, 2021, New York State Department of Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon issued an Order Regarding Unemployment Experience ...

Even though a new year is upon us, municipalities are still dealing with the economic fallout of COVID-19 and will for ...

On January 20, 2021, the New York State Department of Labor (DOL) published guidance from Governor Cuomo’s counsel office on the use of...

The recently enacted budget legislation (“Act“) includes some important provisions affecting borrowers under the previously enacted Paych...