With President Trump’s recent inauguration, issues of immigration law have come to a head in workplaces throughout the country. As raids are already being implemented in a multitude of industries, employers need to understand...more
1/28/2025
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Immigration Procedures ,
Immigration Reform ,
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Recordkeeping Requirements ,
Trump Administration
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
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
12/15/2021
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Entertainment Venues ,
Executive Orders ,
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Mayor de Blasio ,
Minor Children ,
New York ,
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Restaurant Industry ,
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Vaccine Passports
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
10/6/2021
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Entertainment Venues ,
Executive Orders ,
Fast-Food Industry ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Masks ,
New York ,
Pregnancy ,
Reasonable Accommodation ,
Recordkeeping Requirements ,
Religious Exemption ,
Restaurant Industry ,
Vaccinations ,
Vaccine Passports ,
World Health Organization
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
8/17/2021
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Hospitality Industry ,
New York ,
Popular ,
Recordkeeping Requirements ,
Restaurant Industry ,
State and Local Government ,
Vaccinations ,
World Health Organization