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Marijuana is Legal Now in NYS – What are Employers to do?

New York has long prohibited any adverse action against employees or potential employees based on their legal activities, including the...

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COBRA Subsidy Provided by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

Paul F. Keneally

Mar 25
2 min

COBRA Subsidy Provided by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

Recently passed by Congress and signed by President Biden, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) provides employees who are...

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The American Rescue Plan Act Renews and Expands Optional FFCRA Benefits

Stephanie B. Hoffmann

Mar 23
2 min

The American Rescue Plan Act Renews and Expands Optional FFCRA Benefits

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

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New York Ends Quarantine Requirements for Domestic Travelers

Jennifer A. Shoemaker

Mar 16
1 min

New York Ends Quarantine Requirements for Domestic Travelers

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...

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New NY COVID-19 Travel Rule for Some Who Are Vaccinated Will Get Them Back to Work Sooner

Paul F. Keneally

Mar 8
1 min

New NY COVID-19 Travel Rule for Some Who Are Vaccinated Will Get Them Back to Work Sooner

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...

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New OSHA Guidance Encourages Workplace Safety Precautions Even After Vaccination

Stephanie B. Hoffmann

Feb 22
2 min

New OSHA Guidance Encourages Workplace Safety Precautions Even After Vaccination

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

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Unemployment Changes in New York: One Good for Employers, One Good for Claimants

Paul F. Keneally

Feb 5
2 min

Unemployment Changes in New York: One Good for Employers, One Good for Claimants

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

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Employers May Have to Pay New York COVID-19 Sick Leave to Eligible Employees Up to Three Times

Stephanie B. Hoffmann

Jan 29
2 min

Employers May Have to Pay New York COVID-19 Sick Leave to Eligible Employees Up to Three Times

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

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Hindsight is 2020: Workplace Litigation During the Pandemic

Stephanie B. Hoffmann

Jan 21
4 min

Hindsight is 2020: Workplace Litigation During the Pandemic

Employers were hit hard in 2020, not only with government-mandated closings and the growing risk of infection, but also with the heighten...

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Employment Law: What Employers Need to Know as 2021 Begins

Paul F. Keneally

Jan 6
2 min

Employment Law: What Employers Need to Know as 2021 Begins

In addition to the our post in late December, Mandating COVID-19 Vaccinations in the Workplace, there are other important laws and regula...

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Stephanie B. Hoffmann

Dec 21, 2020
2 min

Mandating COVID-19 Vaccinations in the Workplace

By law enforced by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), employers have a responsibility to provide a safe workplace....

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New York State DOL Shares New Proposed Regulations Regarding Sick Leave

Paul F. Keneally

Dec 8, 2020
3 min

New York State DOL Shares New Proposed Regulations Regarding Sick Leave

As discussed in this blog previously, New York State now has mandatory sick leave for all employers and employees. The accrual of that time

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New Federal DOL Joint Employer Rule Questioned by New York State Courts

Stephanie B. Hoffmann

Nov 24, 2020
2 min

New Federal DOL Joint Employer Rule Questioned by New York State Courts

Effective March 2020, the federal Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued a new final ruling limiting the definition of joint employer under the

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New York Clamps Down on Gyms, Bars and Restaurants

Jennifer A. Shoemaker

Nov 12, 2020
2 min

New York Clamps Down on Gyms, Bars and Restaurants

As COVID-19 numbers rise in New York, Governor Cuomo has landed another blow to gyms, bars, and restaurants trying to stay afloat in this...

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New York Releases Guidance Related to New Paid Sick Leave Law

Alina Nadir

Oct 23, 2020
2 min

New York Releases Guidance Related to New Paid Sick Leave Law

New York State has created a website and issued FAQs to assist NY employers and employees in the implementation and usage of its new paid...

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NYS Election Law Amends Voting Leave Law Again, Reverting to Two-Hour Paid Time Off Requirement

Stephanie B. Hoffmann

Oct 22, 2020
2 min

NYS Election Law Amends Voting Leave Law Again, Reverting to Two-Hour Paid Time Off Requirement

In 2019, the New York fiscal budget amended New York Election Law Section 3-110 to, among other things, allow workers to take up to three...

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NYS Paid Sick Leave Law Now in Effect and Presenting Many Employers with a Dilemma

Paul F. Keneally

Oct 6, 2020
2 min

NYS Paid Sick Leave Law Now in Effect and Presenting Many Employers with a Dilemma

As we have previously discussed, the New York State Paid Sick Leave law took effect on September 30, 2020 with that being the day ...

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Paid COVID-19 Leave Requirements Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act Revisited

Stephanie B. Hoffmann

Sep 16, 2020
2 min

Paid COVID-19 Leave Requirements Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act Revisited

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued revised regulations, effective September 16, 2020, for the Families First Coronavirus Response ...

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2021 Paid Family Leave Benefits and Contributions Set

Paul F. Keneally

Sep 9, 2020
1 min

2021 Paid Family Leave Benefits and Contributions Set

The New York State Department of Financial Services (“NYSDFS”) announced on September 1, 2020 the Paid Family Leave (“PFL”) benefit and c...

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Employers Face Uncertainty with President Trump’s Payroll Tax Deferment

Alina Nadir

Aug 14, 2020
2 min

Employers Face Uncertainty with President Trump’s Payroll Tax Deferment

Last week, the President signed several executive memoranda related to the economic conditions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Among the...

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Marijuana is Legal Now in NYS – What are Employers to do?

COBRA Subsidy Provided by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

The American Rescue Plan Act Renews and Expands Optional FFCRA Benefits

New York Ends Quarantine Requirements for Domestic Travelers

New NY COVID-19 Travel Rule for Some Who Are Vaccinated Will Get Them Back to Work Sooner

New OSHA Guidance Encourages Workplace Safety Precautions Even After Vaccination

Unemployment Changes in New York: One Good for Employers, One Good for Claimants

Employers May Have to Pay New York COVID-19 Sick Leave to Eligible Employees Up to Three Times

Hindsight is 2020: Workplace Litigation During the Pandemic

Employment Law: What Employers Need to Know as 2021 Begins

Mandating COVID-19 Vaccinations in the Workplace

New York State DOL Shares New Proposed Regulations Regarding Sick Leave

New Federal DOL Joint Employer Rule Questioned by New York State Courts

New York Clamps Down on Gyms, Bars and Restaurants

New York Releases Guidance Related to New Paid Sick Leave Law

NYS Election Law Amends Voting Leave Law Again, Reverting to Two-Hour Paid Time Off Requirement

NYS Paid Sick Leave Law Now in Effect and Presenting Many Employers with a Dilemma

Paid COVID-19 Leave Requirements Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act Revisited

2021 Paid Family Leave Benefits and Contributions Set

Employers Face Uncertainty with President Trump’s Payroll Tax Deferment

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