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Workplace Practices Could Change Following CDC’s New COVID-19 Guidance

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released updated guidance regarding COVID-19. On March 1, 2024, the CDC eliminated its recommendation that people who contract the virus isolate for five...more

Employers Must Implement Disease Exposure Prevention Plan Pursuant To NY Hero Act

On September 6, 2021, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the designation of COVID-19 as an airborne infectious disease under the state's HERO Act. This designation requires New York employers to implement their workplace...more

New York Releases Model Airborne Infectious Disease Prevention Plans

As set forth in our March 15, 2021 alert and April 23, 2021 alert, the New York Health and Essential Rights Act (HERO Act) requires almost all employers in the state to adopt a health and safety plan to protect workers from...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 Senate Bill Mandates Safety Standards To Curb COVID-19

On March 1, 2021, the New York State Senate passed the NY HERO ACT (Senate Bill S1034A) (the Act), which, if enacted into law, would require businesses to implement enforceable safety standards to prevent further spread of...more

OSHA Issues New Safety Guidelines For Restaurants

In the latest of a series of industry-specific safety alerts, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released new safety guidelines for restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic. The guidelines are aimed at...more

Warming Up To Employee Temperature Checks: Employer Guidance From The EEOC And NYC

Although many New York businesses are temporarily closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the state’s stay-at-home orders, employers that remain open and/or intend to reopen shortly are looking for ways to keep their...more

New York State Orders Employers To Provide Masks To Public-Facing Employees

On April 12, 2020, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued an executive order requiring all essential businesses or entities to provide employees with face coverings that must be worn by employees when they are in direct contact...more

Coronavirus – Workplace Considerations For Employers

The recent outbreak of respiratory disease (COVID-19) caused by the novel coronavirus presents many issues for employers. Businesses should be vigilant and plan for a potential outbreak, as the United States Centers for...more

What Can Employers Do About the Measles Outbreak?

As measles outbreaks affect New York City and major California counties, employers should understand the best practices for ensuring the health and safety of their employees, customers and guests. Outlined below are steps you...more

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