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HR Law 101 Ep.4: What You Need to Know About Creating Effective Job Descriptions
Many landlords of commercial and residential buildings in New York City have been looking into possible ways to address the health and safety of individuals at their premises. Although New York courts have not yet weighed in...more
Seyfarth Synopsis: On April 13, 2020, Governor Cuomo issued Executive Order (“EO”) 202.16, requiring employers to provide essential workers with face coverings to wear when in direct contact with customers or the public. ...more
On April 6, 2020, Governor Cuomo issued an Executive Order extending New York’s density-mitigation measures through April 29, 2020. In addition, among other things, the Order provides for the virtual witnessing of wills,...more
Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued New York State Executive Order ("EO") No. 202.14, the 15th EO issued during the COVID-19 state of emergency. These orders modify or suspend several New York State (the "State") statutes, laws, codes,...more
Seyfarth Synopsis: In the face of Governor Cuomo’s shutdown of most construction projects in New York, New York City’s Department of Buildings is permitting certain “essential” and “emergency” projects to continue through the...more
Seyfarth Synopsis: New York’s paid sick leave law, applicable to employers of all sizes, goes into effect on September 30, 2020, permitting employees to use sick leave beginning January 1, 2021. ...more
During the past 48-hours, the State of New York has issued multiple executive orders, initiatives and related guidance with respect to further shut downs and limitations on social and/or public gatherings, educational...more
On Friday March 20, 2020, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the New York State on ‘PAUSE’ executive order (“Executive Order”), setting forth a 10-point plan to ensure the safety of New Yorkers amidst the evolving COVID-19...more
STATEWIDE RESTRICTIONS: On Saturday, March 21, 2020 Governor Cuomo signed Executive Order 202.9. The Order mandates that banks not granting a 90-day forbearance to persons or businesses who have a financial hardship as a...more
On March 18, 2020, Governor Cuomo signed an Executive Order (the “March 18 Order”) requiring all “non-essential” New York businesses to reduce their in-person workforce at any work location by 50%. On March 19, 2020,...more
What does it mean for New York State to be on PAUSE? New York State’s Governor Cuomo has implemented extraordinary measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, closing all nonessential businesses effective Sunday, March 22,...more
Governor Cuomo’s latest density-mitigation Executive Order has been made publically available. In addition to the mandate that all employees of non-essential businesses stay home effective tonight at 8:00 p.m., the Order...more