Jennifer A. ShoemakerMay 18, 20213 minThe HERO Act Enforces New COVID-19 Workplace Health & Safety StandardsOn May 5, 2021, Governor Cuomo signed into law the Health and Essential Rights Act (“HERO Act”), in response to COVID-19...
Paul F. KeneallyMay 7, 20212 minBiden Withdraws Trump’s Proposed DOL Rule Defining an Independent ContractorIndependent contractors are not entitled to the protections of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) that employees...
George S. Van Nest Apr 23, 20214 minBiden Administration Proposes Major Green Policies Under Infrastructure PlanThe Biden Administration announced a major infrastructure plan captioned the American Jobs Plan in March 2021 with massive $2.3 trillion...
Paul F. KeneallyApr 9, 20212 minMarijuana is Legal Now in NYS – What are Employers to do?New York has long prohibited any adverse action against employees or potential employees based on their legal activities, including the...
Paul F. KeneallyMar 25, 20212 minCOBRA Subsidy Provided by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021Recently passed by Congress and signed by President Biden, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) provides employees who are...
Jennifer A. ShoemakerMar 16, 20211 minNew York Ends Quarantine Requirements for Domestic Travelers As of April 1, New Yorkers and visitors to the State will no longer be required to quarantine after domestic travel. The New York State...