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U.S. Justice Department Proposes Loosening Restrictions on Marijuana: What's Next

As anticipated, U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland has submitted to the Federal Register a notice of proposed rulemaking to consider moving marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug under the Controlled Substances...more

California Joins Jurisdictions Across the Country Taking Aim at ‘Junk Fees’

New legal requirements in California and across the country will soon change the way businesses, in particular restaurants, must operate as the government seeks to eliminate the practice of “drip pricing” – i.e., advertising...more

As Unionization Efforts Increase, New York Bans ‘Captive Audience Meetings’

New York recently prohibited employers from disciplining employees who refuse to attend meetings or listen to communications where the “primary purpose” is for management to express its views on religious or political...more

New York State Makes 'Wage Theft' a Crime

On Sept. 6, 2023, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed into law an amendment to the New York Penal Law that strengthens penalties for employers found to have committed “wage theft.” This amendment goes into effect immediately. The...more

Connecticut Businesses Must Offer a Retirement Savings Plan to Employees by August 31, 2023

Connecticut businesses have until August 31, 2023 to offer a retirement savings plan to employees. In 2016, the Connecticut General Assembly enacted Public Act 16-29, which created the Connecticut Retirement Security...more

New York's COVID-19 Leave Pay: An Update

As COVID-19 cases increase in New York, employers are reminded that the state continues to mandate paid COVID-19 sick leave in most cases. Unlike paid COVID-19 leave under the Federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act,...more

NYC Employers Must Soon Include Salary Information in Job Postings

Employers advertising for jobs in New York City will soon be required to include the salary range for the position in their advertisements. On December 15, 2021, the New York City Council passed an amendment to the New...more

Major Updates Made to the Key to NYC Vaccination Requirements

New York City has made significant changes to its Key to NYC mandatory vaccination requirements for indoor dining, gyms and entertainment venues. As of December 14, 2021, children between the ages of five and eleven must show...more

Masks Required in Indoor Public Places Throughout New York State Unless All Are Fully Vaccinated

Effective Monday, December 13, 2021, anyone entering an indoor public place in New York State must wear a face covering unless all individuals who enter that space are required to be vaccinated from COVID-19, pursuant to a...more

An Overview of the Key to NYC Vaccine Mandate Program

New York City’s Key to NYC mandate for indoor dining, gyms and entertainment venues is now in effect. Below are the requirements of the mandate as set forth in the various Executive Orders that have been issued, as well as in...more

Reasonable Accommodations And The Key To NYC Vaccine Mandate

As hospitality establishments in New York City are well-aware, starting on September 13, 2021, the city will impose fines on restaurants, bars and event venues that do not comply with the Key to NYC vaccination mandate. As it...more

Updates To ‘Key To NYC’ Vaccine Mandate: Nonresident Contractors Must Now Be Vaccinated

Yet again, New York City has updated the requirements of the Key to NYC vaccination mandate for indoor dining, fitness and entertainment venues. On August 20, 2021, Mayor Bill de Blasio issued Emergency Executive Order No....more

NYC Issues Guidance On Accommodations For ‘Key To NYC’ Vaccine Mandate

The New York City Commission on Human Rights has issued guidance for businesses on the accommodations they must provide employees and customers in response to New York City’s “Key to NYC” mandatory vaccination requirements...more

Update On 'Key To NYC' Requirements – Proof Of Identification Required

New York City has continued to update the “Key to NYC" requirements since the initial Executive Order was published August 16, 2021. After we released our prior alert discussing the “Key to NYC” mandatory vaccination...more

NYC Issues Details Of Vaccine Mandate For Indoor Dining, Gyms And Entertainment Venues

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio issued an Executive Order on August 16, 2021 setting forth the requirements of the “Key to NYC” vaccine mandate that was announced earlier this month for indoor dining, gyms and...more

New York State Lifts COVID-19 Restrictions For Restaurants, Most Industries

Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on June 15, 2021 that New York State’s COVID-19 restrictions and guidelines would be immediately lifted across commercial industries in the state, including restaurants, bars and nightclubs....more

What the New CDC Mask And Vaccine Rules Mean For New York Restaurants

Effective May 19, 2021, New York State will adopt the Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People (CDC Guidance). As Gov. Andrew Cuomo previously announced, the State on that...more

New York Passes Paid COVID-19 Vaccine Leave

Employees in New York state will soon be entitled to paid leave to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. A new bill recently passed by the state legislature entitles employees to up to four hours of paid leave per injection. The bill...more

U.S. Department Of Labor Issues Final Rule On Independent Contractor Classification

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a final rule revising its interpretation of a worker’s status as an independent contractor or employee under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The final rule creates a...more

New Stimulus Package Amends The Families First Coronavirus Response Act And The Paycheck Protection Program

Congress passed a wide-ranging COVID-19 stimulus package on December 22, 2020, that provides over $900 billion in aid to individuals and businesses. If signed into law, the stimulus package will address two areas of...more

NYC Proposes Rules Concerning Discrimination Based On Pregnancy, Childbirth Or Related Conditions

The New York City Commission on Human Rights (Commission) recently issued proposed rules concerning discrimination and accommodation obligations based on an employee’s pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions under...more

New York City Restaurants May Add A COVID-19 Recovery Charge To Patrons’ Bills

On September 16, 2020, the New York City Council passed a law that would allow New York City restaurants to charge customers a 10% COVID-19 Recovery Charge to help businesses recover as they begin to reopen. The measure will...more

Hospitality Employers Get More Options For Loan Forgiveness In Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act

The U.S. Senate passed an amendment to the CARES Act on June 3 called the Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act of 2020 (PPFA), extending the time for employers to use funds received in a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)...more

Back To Business After COVID-19: NY Requirements For Customer Masks And Phase 2 Guidelines For In-Store Retail And Offices

New York State continues its phased reopening with upstate areas now entering Phase 2. As it did when areas reopened under Phase 1 of New York’s reopening plan, New York State has issued guidelines for the industries that are...more

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