The Presumption of Innocence Podcast: Episode 37 - Vintage or Trendsetting? The SDNY's Whistleblower Pilot Program
3 Key Takeaways | New York State Bar Association IP Section Annual Meeting
Nonprofit Quick Tip: Registration in New York and New Jersey
#WorkforceWednesday: Noncompete Bans Spread to New York and Beyond - Employment Law This Week®
NYS Considers Ban of Non-Compete Agreements in the Shadow of the FTC's Proposed Nationwide Ban
#WorkforceWednesday: Major Updates to New York State’s Model Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy - Employment Law This Week®
The Chartwell Chronicles: Medical Provider Claims
Spending New York’s $4.2 Billion Environmental Bond Funds
The Latest Developments with NYS Concealed Carry Rules
Evidence Preservation: Handling the Issues in New York and New Jersey
New York Gun Legislation and Its Impact on Employers
Updates to New York Quarantine Rules and Their Impact on COVID-19 Paid Leave - Complimentary Webinar
Update and Discussion on Practical and Legal Issues - NYS Paid Sick Leave, NYC Employment Law Update, New Whistleblower Law, COVID19
#WorkforceWednesday: Update on Federal COVID-19 Vaccine Rules and NY and NYC Vaccine Mandates - Employment Law This Week®
Aiming to alleviate staffing shortages in essential workplaces – including restaurants and bars –due to rapid spread of the COVID-19 Omicron variant, the New York State Department of Health (DOH) has issued guidance...more
In the midst of uncertainty surrounding the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccinations against the Omicron variant, the Commissioner of Health & Mental Hygiene of the City of New York has issued an advisory that masks should be worn...more
HERO Act Plans Remain In “Active” Status for New York State Employers On September 6, 2021, New York’s Commissioner of Health designated COVID-19 as an airborne infectious disease under the Health and Essential Rights Act...more
The New York State Commissioner of Health designated COVID-19 as a “highly contagious communicable disease that presents a serious risk of harm to the public” on September 6, 2021. Originally set to expire on September 30,...more
On September 6, 2021, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that she has designated COVID-19 a serious public health risk under the NY HERO Act (“HERO Act”). As we have previously reported, the HERO Act, which was signed...more
The New York Department of Labor finally issued Model Safety Plans and Standards for airborne infectious diseases. All employers, regardless of size and with a worksite in New York, must adopt a safety plan by August 5, 2021,...more
The clock is now running: New York employers have until August 5, 2021, to adopt workplace safety plans, in accordance with the NY HERO Act (“Act”). As we previously reported, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the Act into law on...more
With 70 percent of adult New Yorkers having received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose, as of June 15, 2021, New York lifted restrictions imposed on most industries under the NY Forward and COVID-19 Safety Plan rules that...more
New York has updated its COVID-19 guidelines, but they might not be in effect for long. On June 8, 2021, New York updated the reopening guidelines that were initially issued as part of New York’s phased reopening process. ...more
Starting today, May 19, 2021, New York State will adopt the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People for most businesses and public settings. The...more
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has issued more than 100 executive orders that principally focused on restrictions related to public health and the economy....more
On May 5, 2021, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law the New York Health and Essential Rights (HERO) Act, which imposes stringent new workplace safety requirements for all employers in New York. The law is expected...more
On April 23, 2021, the New York state legislature delivered a copy of the Health and Essential Rights Act (the “HERO Act” or the “Act”) to Governor Andrew Cuomo for signature. The legislation was created as a response to...more
On March 10, 2021, New York State updated its quarantine guidance for individuals exposed to COVID-19. Under this new guidance, individuals who are fully vaccinated or have recently recovered from COVID-19 are no longer...more
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
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced some long-anticipated and welcome news on September 9 for New York City restaurant owners—beginning on September 30, 2020, restaurants in New York City will be permitted to resume indoor dining...more
As states allow businesses to reopen and employers begin returning to the workplace, questions arise regarding the potential liability of employers if employees and consultants contract COVID-19 in the workplace—which might...more
As New York officials work to reduce the spread of COVID-19, our Manatt team, located in the heart of state government in Albany, NY, has created a resource center for the state’s key executive orders and agency guidance....more
This 14th edition of Unprecedented, our weekly update on COVID-19-related litigation, showcases new and evolving trends. Employers are facing claims for both doing too much and too little in response to the COVID-19 pandemic....more
The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) previously issued a restart guidance for resumption of construction. Pursuant to the guidance, construction projects subject to permits issued by the DOB, or otherwise...more
The New York State Department of Health (DOH) has released its “NY Forward Interim Guidance for Higher Education” for in-person attendance. Similar to other industry guidance issued by the DOH, the Higher Education guidance...more
With five regions of New York State expecting to begin Phase Four this Friday, June 26, there is one question at the top of many people’s minds: what’s next? The answer to that question is clear. The core restrictions will...more
On Wednesday, June 17, 2020 New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that New York City, the Mid-Hudson Region, and Long Island are all expected to move forward an additional level under the State’s reopening plan within the...more
One of the biggest concerns for New York employers as they plan or begin to reopen or expand their operations under the four-phase New York Forward reopening initiative (“NYF”) is, “What do I do if an employee tests positive...more
*Information in this Alert is current as of 4 p.m., June 10, 2020. The alert may be updated as New York clarifies reopening details. New York State has published guidance for industries permitted to reopen in “Phase Three”...more