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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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Update to New York's Mandated Travel Restrictions

Jennifer A. Shoemaker

Jul 15, 2020
2 min

Update to New York's Mandated Travel Restrictions

Earlier this month, we wrote about Governor Cuomo’s executive order requiring those who have spent more than 24 hours in a COVID-19 hot-s...

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Gov. Cuomo Executive Order Requires 14-Day Quarantine for Travelers from COVID-19 “Hot Spot" States

Paul F. Keneally

Jul 6, 2020
2 min

Gov. Cuomo Executive Order Requires 14-Day Quarantine for Travelers from COVID-19 “Hot Spot" States

Effective June 25, 2020, New York State Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order 205 (“Order”) went into effect requiring that those who have spe...

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UPCOMING WEBINAR - Phase II: What employers need to know

David Bloom

Jun 1, 2020
1 min

UPCOMING WEBINAR - Phase II: What employers need to know

REGISTER HERE The Finger Lakes region entered Phase II of reopening Friday, May 29th. The Western New York region of New York State is sl...

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Re-opening New York State from COVID Pause - Phase II

Paul F. Keneally

May 29, 2020
4 min

Re-opening New York State from COVID Pause - Phase II

In addition to Paul Keneally, this post was authored with input from Alina Nadir and Jennifer Shoemaker. On Friday May 29, 2020 during hi...

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Paul F. Keneally

May 15, 2020
2 min

COVID Updates & Reopening Guidance

In addition to Paul Keneally, this post was authored with input from Alina Nadir and Jennifer Shoemaker. The State has released a templat...

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UPDATED: Considerations for Employers to Plan for Reopening

Paul F. Keneally

May 4, 2020
2 min

UPDATED: Considerations for Employers to Plan for Reopening

In addition to Paul Keneally, this post was authored with input from Alina Nadir and Jennifer Shoemaker. Some developments as the state a...

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Attention Employers: Developments as Lawmakers Continue to Look Forward in COVID-19 Response

Paul F. Keneally

Apr 23, 2020
2 min

Attention Employers: Developments as Lawmakers Continue to Look Forward in COVID-19 Response

New EEOC COVID-19 Guidance The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) has revised its coronavirus guidance regarding disability...

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Governor Orders Employees Be Provided with Face Masks if Criteria is Met

Jennifer A. Shoemaker

Apr 15, 2020
1 min

Governor Orders Employees Be Provided with Face Masks if Criteria is Met

Tonight, April 15, 2020, at 8:00 P.M., a new obligation under Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order 202.16 takes effect requiring that essenti...

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Selected Issues Under the NYS & Federal COVID Laws & the CARES Act

Paul F. Keneally

Apr 10, 2020
1 min

Selected Issues Under the NYS & Federal COVID Laws & the CARES Act

Paul F. Keneally presented on a webinar hosted by the Genesee Valley Chapter Society for Human Resource Management. The webinar was regar...

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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

Update to New York's Mandated Travel Restrictions

Gov. Cuomo Executive Order Requires 14-Day Quarantine for Travelers from COVID-19 “Hot Spot" States

UPCOMING WEBINAR - Phase II: What employers need to know

Re-opening New York State from COVID Pause - Phase II

COVID Updates & Reopening Guidance

UPDATED: Considerations for Employers to Plan for Reopening

Attention Employers: Developments as Lawmakers Continue to Look Forward in COVID-19 Response

Governor Orders Employees Be Provided with Face Masks if Criteria is Met

Selected Issues Under the NYS & Federal COVID Laws & the CARES Act

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