On December 15, 2021, New York City issued guidance regarding the private employer COVID-19 vaccine mandate that will become effective on December 27, 2021 (the “Guidance”). As we previously reported, Mayor Bill de Blasio...more
On October 8, 2021, the New York State Department of Labor (“NYDOL”) issued new guidance, largely in the form of Frequently Asked Questions (the “Guidance”), reflecting employment protections provided to cannabis users under...more
In yet another round of legislation and administrative decision-making, New York State recently expanded its paid vaccination leave requirements, whistleblower protection laws, and paid family leave requirements. New York...more
11/15/2021
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Healthcare Fraud ,
Independent Contractors ,
Injunctive Relief ,
New Guidance ,
New York ,
NYDOL ,
Paid Family Leave Law ,
Paid Leave ,
Protected Activity ,
State and Local Government ,
Statute of Limitations ,
Vaccinations ,
Whistleblower Protection Policies
On September 23, 2021, New York State issued Information and FAQs (the “FAQs”) regarding the New York State Health and Essential Rights Act (“HERO Act”), as well as updated model workplace exposure prevention plans. As we...more
After more than ten (10) months since going into effect, on January 20, 2021, the New York Department of Labor (“NYDOL”) issued new guidance (the “Guidance”) regarding the New York COVID-19 Sick Leave Law (the “Law”). As we...more
As employers across the country are re-opening or preparing to re-open their “doors,” federal agencies are continuing to issue guidance in light of the unique challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. As we previously...more
6/18/2020
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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ,
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) ,
Harassment ,
New Guidance ,
Re-Opening Guidelines ,
Reasonable Accommodation ,
Virus Testing ,
Workplace Safety