CDC Announces New Mask Guidance for Fully Vaccinated Individuals and What It Means for Employers

In its most recently released guidance, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) has announced that individuals who are fully-vaccinated for COVID-19 are no longer required to wear a mask or practice social distancing in most indoor and outdoor settings. According to the CDC, this includes attending indoor gatherings, shopping, dining at restaurants, and […]
Webinar on June 17th: Drug and Alcohol Screening in the Age of Legalization of Marijuana

Employers have been grappling with confusing marijuana laws for years—and the rules are getting tougher to navigate as more states add employment protections. There are so many new developments with drug-testing and marijuana laws, it’s hard for employers to keep up. This webinar will cover what employers need to know about the changing landscape in […]
Governor Cuomo Announces New York State Adopts CDC Guidance on Mask Use for Fully Vaccinated Individuals

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that New York State will adopt the new guidance set forth by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) on mask use for fully vaccinated people. See ALG’s recent blog here. The guidance provides that fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear a mask outdoors, except in certain crowded settings […]
CDC Releases Updated Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People

On Tuesday, April 27, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) released updated recommendations for fully vaccinated people. According to the guidance, fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear a mask outdoors, except in certain crowded settings and venues. Individuals are considered fully vaccinated for COVID-19 2 weeks after they have received […]
New York Launches Excelsior Pass to Provide Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination or Negative Test Results

New York has become the first state to launch a coronavirus passport app. The Excelsior Pass provides secure, digital proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative test results. There are currently three types of Passes: COVID-19 Vaccination Pass (valid for 180 days after the final dose of the vaccine was administered, at which time a new […]
Webinar on April 22nd: Safety and Health in the Workplace – What Is the New Normal?

This webinar for @work with ALG subscribers will focus on the continuing evolution of safety and health measures aimed at protecting employees and the public from COVID-19 spread in the workplace. From the CDC to OSHA to local agencies, employers have an ever-increasing number of regulations and guidelines to monitor as they navigate how to […]
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 […]
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 […]
OSHA Issues Guidance on Mitigating and Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in the Workplace

On January 29, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published updated guidance intended to provide strategies for non-healthcare employers and workers to identify risks of being exposed to and/or contracting COVID-19 at work and to help them determine appropriate control measures to implement. While most of the guidance is not new, it provides […]
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 […]