Seyfarth Synopsis: On August 3, 2021, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that New York City would be issuing a Mayoral directive that businesses require proof of vaccination for people participating in indoor dining, fitness, and...more
Seyfarth Synopsis: On June 15, 2021, Governor Cuomo announced that the State would be rolling back much of the industry-specific COVID-19 guidance as the State has hit its goal of a 70% adult vaccination rate, as discussed in...more
Seyfarth Synopsis: As COVID-19 cases continue to fall in New York State, Governor Cuomo has announced that starting April 1, 2021, domestic travelers will no longer be required to quarantine after arriving in New York from a...more
Seyfarth Synopsis: On December 29, Governor Cuomo quietly announced modified rules to post-exposure quarantine. Previously, New Yorkers were instructed to quarantine for 14 days if they were exposed to COVID-19. ...more
Seyfarth Synopsis: On the eve of Thanksgiving, the Supreme Court granted various religious groups’ request to temporarily block enforcement of an Executive Order issued by the Governor of New York that imposes occupancy...more
11/30/2020
/ Anti-Discrimination Policies ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
First Amendment ,
Freedom of Religion ,
Human Rights ,
Injunctive Relief ,
Public Health ,
Religious Discrimination ,
Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn New York v. Cuomo ,
SCOTUS ,
Title VII
Seyfarth Synopsis: As COVID-19 cases rise across the nation and in the New York Metropolitan Area, both New York State and New Jersey have issued new restrictions to combat the spread of COVID-19. ...more
Seyfarth Synopsis: As restaurant and hospitality consumers rethink their dining experiences, increased concerns are coming from food service providers about how to ensure food safety, reassure patrons, and address issues...more
3/13/2020
/ Best Practices ,
Business Continuity Plans ,
China ,
Contamination ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Crisis Management ,
Emergency Management Plans ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Food Service Workers ,
Franchises ,
Health and Safety ,
Incident Response Plans ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Paid Time Off (PTO) ,
Policies and Procedures ,
Preventive Health Care ,
Public Health ,
Restaurant Industry ,
Risk Management ,
Strategic Planning ,
Wage and Hour ,
Workplace Safety