Ryan T. Biesenbach
Reminder to Management: It’s (Past) Time to Update Your Employee Handbook (Again)
There are a myriad of benefits for an employer in establishing and disseminating job-related information such as policies and expectations.
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Ryan T. Biesenbach
- Oct 21, 2022
- 2 min
Reminder: Employee Time Off to Vote and Posting Requirements
The 2022 elections are just over two weeks away on November 8, 2022. Employers across NY are again required to comply with Section 3-110...
Alina Nadir
- Feb 3, 2022
- 2 min
NY DOL’s January 2021 COVID-19 Sick Leave Guidance Rescinded
The New York Department of Labor’s January 2021 “Guidance on Use of COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave” has been officially rescinded.
Ryan T. Biesenbach
- Nov 17, 2021
- 1 min
Legal Alert: NYSDOH to Rescind Religious Exemptions to COVID-19 Vaccines
Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Department of Health have announced that approved COVID-19 vaccination religious exemptions...
Alina Nadir
- Sep 10, 2021
- 2 min
Biden Announces New Measures for Employees in His Efforts to Increase Vaccination Rates
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the US, President Biden announced new measures in his fight to get more Americans vaccinated...
Ericka B. Elliott
- Sep 10, 2021
- 2 min
Governor Hochul Requires Employers to Activate HERO Act Safety Plans
On September 6, 2021, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that she would begin enforcing the NY HERO Act, which mandates extensive health ...
Paul F. Keneally
- Jun 16, 2021
- 2 min
NYS & OSHA Update COVID Office Regulations
As expected, following recent changes in the Centers for Disease Control (“CDC”) general COVID guidance, and New York achieving its 70%...
Jennifer A. Shoemaker
- May 18, 2021
- 3 min
The HERO Act Enforces New COVID-19 Workplace Health & Safety Standards
On May 5, 2021, Governor Cuomo signed into law the Health and Essential Rights Act (“HERO Act”), in response to COVID-19...
Jessie Gregorio
- Mar 23, 2020
- 2 min
New York Governor Cuomo Issues Executive Order Extending Statute of Limitations
On March 20, 2020, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced his 10-Point Policy that Assures Uniform Safety for Everyone (PAUSE). The di...
Sarah F. Bothma
- Mar 18, 2020
- 2 min
COVID-19 Relief for High Deductible Health Plans
The IRS announced that high deductible health plans (“HDHPs”) with health savings accounts may be used to pay for COVID-19 testing* and t...
Sarah F. Bothma
- Mar 5, 2020
- 2 min
Non-Compliance With the Often Overlooked, “Basic” HIPAA Requirements Will Cost You
Steven A. Porter, M.D., P.C. (the “Practice”) is required to pay $100,000 and comply with a two year corrective action plan pursuant to a...
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