Seyfarth Synopsis: “I can’t wait for things to return to normal.” We’ve all heard (and most of us have spoken) those words since the COVID-19 pandemic began over a year ago. Now, as the employer community inches closer to the...more
“I can’t wait for things to return to normal.” We’ve all heard (and most of us have spoken) those words since the COVID-19 pandemic began over a year ago. Now, as the employer community inches closer to the time we longed...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: As part of Governor Cuomo’s New York Forward plan, New York State has issued guidance for “Phase Three” industries,” which include personal care services and indoor dining. The guidance gives these...more
Seyfarth Synopsis: As part of Governor Cuomo’s New York Forward plan, all regions of the State, except New York City, have begun Phase One of the reopening plan. ...more
Seyfarth Synopsis: As part of Governor Cuomo’s New York Forward plan, “Phase One” industries in five regions began to reopen this past weekend: Central NY, Finger Lakes, Mohawk Valley, North Country, Southern Tier, with the...more
Seyfarth Synopsis: The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”), the New York State Division of Human Rights (the “Division”) and the New York City Commission on Human Rights (the “Commission”) have all recently...more
4/21/2020
/ Affirmative Action ,
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ,
Anti-Discrimination Policies ,
Contractor Audits ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Discrimination ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Equal Opportunities ,
Federal Contractors ,
Guidance Update ,
Human Rights ,
OFCCP ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Rehabilitation Act ,
Section 503 ,
Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) ,
Workplace Harassment Guidance ,
Workplace Safety
Increasing fears about community spread of COVID-19 have caused a growing number of states and other localities to issue orders requiring those who are traveling to or returning to the state from out-of-state or specific...more
Seyfarth Synopsis: Governor Cuomo has announced agreement on a law requiring New York employers to provide sick leave to eligible employees, as well as various forms of paid and unpaid leave for employees affected by...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