New York retail businesses with 10 or more employees have less than six months to prepare for new workplace violence prevention requirements included in the state’s recently passed Retail Workers Safety Act (RWSA). The law...more
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
On Labor Day, with support from prominent unions, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the Fast Food Accountability and Standards Recovery Act (FAST Recovery Act), which will significantly affect fast-food restaurants in the...more
9/14/2022
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Effective March 17, 2022, COVID-19 is no longer considered an airborne infectious disease that presents a serious risk of harm to the public health under the New York Health and Essential Rights Act (HERO Act), according to...more
The New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) has released long-awaited proposed rules for the New York Health and Essential Rights Act (also known as the HERO Act) addressing joint labor-management workplace safety...more
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
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
5/20/2021
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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
3/15/2021
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As various regions in New York continue with Phase 2 of the state's reopening, the New York State Department of Health (DOH) issued interim guidance for outdoor and takeout/delivery food services...more
New York State is slowly reopening regions of the state for business in phases. As of May 20, 2020, seven of New York’s ten regions had begun a Phase 1 reopening, leaving New York City, Long Island and the Mid-Hudson region...more
New York City employers that are continuing, expanding or restarting operations during the COVID-19 pandemic face a complicated array of questions regarding employee leave requests related to the outbreak.
This helpful...more
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
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
3/4/2020
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The recent outbreak of respiratory disease (COVID-19) caused by the novel coronavirus presents many issues for hospitality establishments. Employers should be vigilant and plan for a potential outbreak, as the United States...more
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