Ryan T. Biesenbach
Form I-9 Slated for Revisions
The current version of the US Citizenship and Immigration Services’ Employment Eligibility Verification form or Form I-9 – is being revised.
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Ryan T. Biesenbach
Mar 22, 20222 min read
HERO Act “Airborne Infectious Disease” Designation Not Renewed
The designation of COVID-19 as an “airborne infectious disease likely to cause serious harm to the public” was not renewed by the NYSCOH.
Ryan T. Biesenbach
Feb 11, 20222 min read
NY Eases Mask Mandate, Clarifies COVID Paid Sick Leave Benefits
Beginning Thursday, February 10, 2022, New York will lift the statewide mask mandate for businesses and other indoor spaces.
Ryan T. Biesenbach
Jan 26, 20222 min read
NY Mask Mandate Remains in Force, For Now
The Honorable Robert J. Miller restored the mandate that requires businesses to have a mask requirement
Ryan T. Biesenbach
Jan 13, 20223 min read
U.S. Supreme Court Blocks OSHA’s Vaccine-or-Test Rule
On January 13, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court released decisions concerning the vaccine-or-test rule on U.S. businesses with 100+ employees.
Ryan T. Biesenbach
Dec 28, 20213 min read
NYSDOL Adopts New Paid Sick Leave Rules and Proposes HERO Act Workplace Safety Committee Standards
The NYSDOL recently provided information in the State Register concerning rules that impact employers and employees statewide.
Ryan T. Biesenbach
Dec 10, 20211 min read
Governor Hochul Instates New Masking Requirements
On Friday, December 10, 2021, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced that all indoor public places in New York that do not require..
Ryan T. Biesenbach
Nov 17, 20211 min read
Legal Alert: NYSDOH to Rescind Religious Exemptions to COVID-19 Vaccines
Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Department of Health have announced that approved COVID-19 vaccination religious exemptions...
Ryan T. Biesenbach
Nov 8, 20212 min read
Second Circuit Vacates Federal Injunction Concerning NY Healthcare Workers' Claim
On November 1, 2021, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit reversed the October 12, 2021 Order...
Ryan T. Biesenbach
Oct 15, 20213 min read
NY Federal Court Upholds Healthcare Workers’ Claim for Religious Exemption on the COVID-19 Vaccine
Judge Hurd issued an Order preliminarily enjoining the DOH from undertaking actions concerning religious exemptions to the COVID-19 vaccine.
Ryan T. Biesenbach
Aug 19, 20214 min read
OSHA ISSUES UNCLEAR GUIDANCE TO EMPLOYERS ON MASKING FOR FULLY VACCINATED EMPLOYEES
OSHA updated its guidance, “Protecting Workers: Guidance on Mitigating and Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in the Workplace”
Ryan T. Biesenbach
Aug 11, 20212 min read
The Restoring Justice for Workers Act Brings Uncertainty
At its core, this bill seeks to overrule the 2018 U.S. Supreme Court decision in Epic Systems v. Lewis...
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