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Jennifer A. Shoemaker
May 18, 20213 min read
The HERO Act Enforces New COVID-19 Workplace Health & Safety Standards
On May 5, 2021, Governor Cuomo signed into law the Health and Essential Rights Act (“HERO Act”), in response to COVID-19...
Paul F. Keneally
May 7, 20212 min read
Biden Withdraws Trump’s Proposed DOL Rule Defining an Independent Contractor
Independent contractors are not entitled to the protections of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) that employees...
George S. Van Nest
Apr 23, 20214 min read
Biden Administration Proposes Major Green Policies Under Infrastructure Plan
The Biden Administration announced a major infrastructure plan captioned the American Jobs Plan in March 2021 with massive $2.3 trillion...
Paul F. Keneally
Apr 9, 20212 min read
Marijuana 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. Keneally
Mar 25, 20212 min read
COBRA Subsidy Provided by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Recently passed by Congress and signed by President Biden, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) provides employees who are...
Jennifer A. Shoemaker
Mar 16, 20211 min read
New 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...
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