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Initial Government Guidance on Steps New York Landlords Should Take to Protect Health and Safety

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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

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New York Issues Executive Order Requiring Employers to Provide Essential Workers with Face Masks

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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

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New York Governor Cuomo’s Order Reducing Workplace Density Due to Coronavirus (Updated)

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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

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Pennsylvania Issues Guidance for Businesses Concerning COVID-19 Mitigation Efforts (Updated)

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On March 23, 2020, Governor Wolf issued a Stay at Home Order to Allegheny, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Monroe, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties. The Order requires all individuals residing in these counties to “stay at...more

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Stay at Home, Louisiana: Certain Nonessential Businesses Temporarily Closed

Governor Edwards extends his stay-at-home order through April 30, 2020. Now extended through April 30, Louisiana’s stay-at-home order directs everyone in Louisiana to stay at home unless performing an “essential activity.”...more

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Summarizing Gov. Cuomo's Latest COVID-19 Executive Order - No. 202.14

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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

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New Implications of the Coronavirus Under Mexican Law

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The Mexican Minister of Communications and Transportation published today a comprehensive list of activities that are deemed “essential activities” under the Agreement establishing extraordinary actions to attend to the...more

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New Jersey: Latest COVID-19 Executive Order Adds Stringent Protocols on Essential Businesses and Halts Most Non-Essential...

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Seyfarth Synopsis:  On April 8, 2020, Governor Murphy signed Executive Order 122, which requires that all essential retail, manufacturing and warehousing businesses and businesses engaged in essential construction projects...more

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Georgia Orders Residents and Visitors to Shelter in Place

Governor Kemp orders Georgia residents and visitors to shelter in place and limit social interaction for 10 days. By executive order, Georgia Governor Kemp issued a statewide 10-day shelter-in-place order, from April 3,...more

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If Pain, Yes Gain—Part 84: New York State Paid Sick Leave Law Signed

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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

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Governor Abbot of Texas Issues New Order

On Tuesday, March 31, 2020, Governor Greg Abbott issued an Executive Order effective 12:01 A.M., Thursday, April 2, 2020, directing every person in Texas to minimize social gatherings and minimize in-person contact with...more

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Update: Bay Area Counties Tighten Orders Regarding Sheltering in Place

On March 31, 2020, six counties in the San Francisco Bay Area, as well as the City of Berkeley, extended and tightened their March 16, 2020 orders for all individuals living in those locations to shelter in place to slow the...more

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State Restrictions on Non-Essential Business Operations During the COVID-19 Crisis

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Updated February 1, 2021 Beginning in March of last year, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, ‎Delaware, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas,...more

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Massachusetts Essential Services

On Monday, March 23, 2020, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker issued an executive order closing all non-essential businesses to workers, customers, and the public, effective March 24, 2020 at 12:00PM until April 7, 2020 at...more

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Oregon Governor Issues Stay Home Order

Governor Kate Brown joined nearly a dozen other governors today by issuing a sweeping order (Executive Order 20-12) that essentially requires people to stay home except for essential travel, such as to the grocery store or...more

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Ohio’s Statewide Stay At Home Order: What Employers Need to Know

Ohio issued a Stay at Home Order that goes into effect at 11:59 p.m. on March 23, 2020. It will remain in effect until 11:59 p.m. on April 6, 2020, unless rescinded or modified...more

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Washington Issues Stay Home – Stay Healthy Order, Strictly Limiting Business Operations Effective March 25, 2020

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On March 23, 2020, Washington State Governor Jay Inslee signed the Stay Home – Stay Healthy Order (Proclamation 20-25, the “Order,” linked here) directing Washingtonians to shelter in place.  The Order follows similar state...more

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Determining Who is an Essential Health Care Employee in Connecticut Under Executive Order 7H

Last night, the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) issued guidance identifying which businesses are essential under Governor Lamont’s Executive Order 7H. Hospitals and other health care providers...more

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DECD Guidance on Connecticut Governor’s Executive Order 7H

On March 22, 2020, the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) issued legally binding guidance about which businesses are deemed essential in accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 7H.  The...more

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Michigan Issues “Stay Home, Stay Safe” Executive Order

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On March 23, 2020, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued an Executive Order requiring all individuals currently living in the State of Michigan to stay home or at their place of residence, and prohibiting private...more

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COVID-19 Alert – NY Essential Businesses

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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

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COVID-19 Alert – New York State On ‘PAUSE’: Executive Order 202.7

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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

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COVID-19 Update: Update to California’s Executive Order N-33-20

As a follow-up to Executive Order N-33-20, on March 20, Governor Newsom’s office released a 14-page report which provides additional guidance regarding “essential business operations” in California....more

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Connecticut Governor Orders In-Person Workforces Of Non-Essential Businesses Reduced At Or Near 100%

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Seyfarth Synopsis:  Governor Lamont has issued multiple Executive Orders designed to ensure social distancing and slow the spread of COVID-19 in Connecticut. The most recent measures include Executive Orders of March 20 and...more

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Illinois Statewide Stay at Home Order: What Employers Need to Know

On March 20, 2020, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker issued a mandatory “Stay-at-Home” Order, located here, directing all Illinois residents to stay home or at their place of residence. The Order takes effect beginning...more

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