On April 3, 2020, New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law a statewide Paid Sick Leave Law (the “Law” or “PSLL”). The PSLL is in addition to the mandatory COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave Law that was enacted on March 18,...more
On March 14, 2020, the U.S. House of Representatives, with the support of the President, overwhelmingly approved a bill known as the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201). The legislation is scheduled to be...more
3/17/2020
/ Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Emergency Response ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) ,
HDHPs ,
Paid Leave ,
Pending Legislation ,
Sick Leave ,
State of Emergency ,
Tax Credits ,
Unemployment Insurance ,
Wage and Hour
Recent employment legislation in New York State and New York City affords new benefits and protections to employees and job applicants. These laws also bring new obligations for employers. Before the holiday season is in full...more
12/12/2017
/ Employee Benefits ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Equal Pay ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Job Applicants ,
New Legislation ,
Paid Family Leave Law ,
Paid Leave ,
Race Discrimination ,
Salary/Wage History ,
Wage and Hour