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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.
Ryan T. Biesenbach
Jan 30, 20233 min read
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...
Ryan T. Biesenbach
Oct 21, 20222 min read
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...
Ryan T. Biesenbach
Nov 17, 20211 min read
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...
Alina Nadir
Sep 10, 20212 min read
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 ...
Ericka B. Elliott
Sep 10, 20212 min read
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%...
Paul F. Keneally
Jun 16, 20212 min read
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...
Jennifer A. Shoemaker
May 18, 20213 min read
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...
Jessie Gregorio
Mar 23, 20202 min read
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 18, 20202 min read
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...
Sarah F. Bothma
Mar 5, 20202 min read
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