Webinar on April 8th: How Has COVID-19 Impacted EEO Laws?
Here is our upcoming webinar for @work with ALG subscribers. Webinar: How COVID-19 Has Impacted EEO Laws Webinar Date: April 8, 2021 Webinar Time: 8:30am – 9:15am(Webinar presentation 30 minutes with 15 minutes for Q &A) In response to COVID-19, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has updated and/or provided guidance related to the current employment […]
New York Department of Labor Issues COVID-19 Vaccine Leave FAQs
The New York Department of Labor (“NYDOL”) has released guidance on the New York State COVID-19 Vaccine Paid Leave Law, which went into effect on March 12, 2021. The guidance comes in the form of a Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQs”) document that resolves a number of open questions and unclear issues for employers. As we […]
New Yorkers Age 30 and Over Are Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccines on April 6th
Governor Cuomo has just announced that all New Yorkers over 30 years old will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine on April 6, 2021. Those individuals can begin booking appointments beginning at 8 a.m., Tuesday, March 30, 2021. As a reminder, New York State law requires employers to provide employees with up to four hours […]
Effective March 23, 2021 – New York Law Requires that Single-Occupancy Restrooms Be Gender Neutral
Effective March 23, 2021, existing single-occupancy bathrooms must remove any signage designating the bathroom as “male” or “female” and replace it with signage indicating it is open to people of all genders. The law does not require businesses or schools to build new gender-neutral, single-occupancy restrooms. New York employers that have establishments in public places, […]
Webinar on April 8th: How COVID-19 has Impacted EEO Laws?
In response to COVID-19, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has updated and/or provided guidance related to the current employment concerns specific to the pandemic. This webinar for @work with ALG subscribers will review and guide employers through these changes and how they affect the workplace. Registration links are being emailed directly to @work subscribers. […]
New York Employers Must Provide Employees with Paid Time Off for Receiving COVID-19 Vaccine
As we previously reported, the New York legislature passed a bill that requires employers to provide paid leave to employees to receive their COVID-19 vaccination. On March 12, 2021, Governor Cuomo signed the bill into law and, effective immediately, New York State employers must provide employees with up to four hours of paid time off […]
The American Rescue Plan Extends and Modifies the FFCRA
On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“the Rescue Plan”). Employers should be aware of the key employment provisions of the Rescue Plan in managing their workforce and in evaluating and implementing their COVID-19 workplace policies and procedures. Notably, the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package includes provisions extending […]
President Biden Signs $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Bill: Important Updates for Employers
On March 11, President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“the American Rescue Plan Act” or “the Act”). The $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package will provide continued economic relief to individuals and businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. The following is a summary of the key employment provisions included in the Rescue […]
Webinar on March 25th: An Overview of Recent Wage and Hour Developments and How they Impact your Business
Join us for the next webinar exclusively for @work with ALG program subscribers: Webinar: An Overview of Recent Wage and Hour Developments and How they Impact your Business Webinar Date: March 25, 2021 Webinar Time: 8:30am – 9:15am(Webinar presentation 30 minutes with 15 minutes for Q &A) Wage and hour compliance and litigation – addressing minimum […]
New York Eases Travel Guidelines
New York is easing its rules for out-of-state travelers who have already received a Covid-19 vaccine. On March 3, 2021, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that domestic travelers who have been fully vaccinated within 90 days of their trip will no longer have to quarantine or test out of quarantine when they arrive in New York. […]
CDC Issues New Guidance on Quarantine Exception for Fully Vaccinated Individuals
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) recently released updated materials on its website pertaining to when individuals should quarantine after exposure to someone with COVID-19. The CDC now states that individuals who have been in close contact with someone who has COVID-19 are not required to quarantine if they have been fully […]
COVID-19 Issues in the Workplace: Changes, Challenges and Tips
The COVID-19 global pandemic has led to rapid and significant changes for employers across every industry. There continue to be immediate critical decisions that need to be made as well as those for which you need to plan to ensure long-term success. The requirements and legislative changes seem to be ever evolving and employers must […]