Paul F. KeneallyMay 7, 20212 minBiden Withdraws Trump’s Proposed DOL Rule Defining an Independent ContractorIndependent contractors are not entitled to the protections of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) that employees...
Paul F. KeneallyApr 9, 20212 minMarijuana 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...
Paul F. KeneallyMar 25, 20212 minCOBRA Subsidy Provided by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021Recently passed by Congress and signed by President Biden, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) provides employees who are...
Jennifer A. ShoemakerMar 16, 20211 minNew 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...
Paul F. KeneallyMar 8, 20211 minNew NY COVID-19 Travel Rule for Some Who Are Vaccinated Will Get Them Back to Work SoonerDomestic travelers to New York from at least 24 hours out of state (New Yorkers or those who reside in another state) who have received...
Paul F. KeneallyFeb 5, 20212 minUnemployment Changes in New York: One Good for Employers, One Good for ClaimantsOn January 14, 2021, New York State Department of Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon issued an Order Regarding Unemployment Experience ...
Paul F. KeneallyJan 6, 20212 minEmployment Law: What Employers Need to Know as 2021 BeginsIn addition to the our post in late December, Mandating COVID-19 Vaccinations in the Workplace, there are other important laws and regula...
Paul F. KeneallyDec 8, 20203 minNew York State DOL Shares New Proposed Regulations Regarding Sick LeaveAs discussed in this blog previously, New York State now has mandatory sick leave for all employers and employees. The accrual of that time
Jennifer A. ShoemakerNov 12, 20202 minNew York Clamps Down on Gyms, Bars and RestaurantsAs COVID-19 numbers rise in New York, Governor Cuomo has landed another blow to gyms, bars, and restaurants trying to stay afloat in this...