Webinar on April 8th: How Has COVID-19 Impacted EEO Laws?

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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

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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

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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 […]

Webinar on April 8th: How COVID-19 has Impacted EEO Laws?

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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. […]

The American Rescue Plan Extends and Modifies the FFCRA

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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 […]

New York Eases Travel Guidelines

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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

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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 […]