Client Alert – New York Heroes Act
NY State passed the NY Heroes Act into law requiring employers to develop safety plans that become effective when the Commissioner of Labor and Health issue a declaration there is an airborne infectious outbreak.
Client Alert – COVID-19 – NYS Small Business Recovery Grant Program
On May 25, 2021, New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the $800 Million Small Business Recovery Grant Program (the “Program”) aimed at providing much-needed assistance to eligible small businesses, micro-businesses and for-profit independent arts and cultural organizations in New York State that have been negatively impacted by COVID-19.
Client Alert – Don’t Take Off Your Mask Yet
This Client Alert provides guidance on the CDC’s update on mask requirements. While this is great news, employers must be aware that the Occupational Health and Safety administration which governs safety in most workplaces and New York State still require masks to be worn in indoor workplaces in most cases when employees cannot stay six feet apart. This applies to both vaccinated and unvaccinated people.
Client Alert – Labor, Employment & Employee Benefits – COBRA Subsidy
This Client Alert provides a general summary of the COBRA subsidy provisions of The American Rescue Plan with the updated information.
Client Alert – What Does Legalizing Marijuana Mean for NY Employers?
This Cannabis Client Alert provides a summary of the provisions of the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act that apply to New York employers.
Client Alert – COVID-19 – PPP- The American Rescue Plan (updated)
The American Rescue Plan, a $1.9 Trillion coronavirus relief bill, into law on Thursday, March 11, 2021. This new stimulus package provides direct payments to individuals within certain income and much-needed aid to small businesses that have been impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic.