In October 2021, Governor Hochul signed a bill making changes to New York’s Whistleblower Statutes (New York Labor Law Sections 740 and 741). As those changes go into effect today, employers may need to act quickly to make changes to comply with the new requirements.
New notice requirements for employee monitoring, new whistleblower law, changes to paid family leave, and of course, changes to COVID rules. What do you need to know now to keep your business compliant in 2022? Join us as we talk about the changes employers need to be prepared for in 2022.
The Occupational Health and Safety (OSHA) Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) requiring businesses with 100 or more employees to either require employees to become fully vaccinated or test weekly is back. Late Friday, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals lifted the injunction against the ETS.
The Occupational Health and Safety (OSHA) Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) requiring businesses with 100 or more employees to either require employees to become fully vaccinated or test weekly is back. Late Friday, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals lifted the injunction against the ETS.
On Friday, November 10, Governor Hochul announced an updated mask mandate for all of New York State. The mandate and a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for the mandate have now been released. This updated mandate applies to all indoor spaces in New York except for private personal residences. The mandate goes into effect on Monday, December 13 at 12:01 a.m. and will remain in effect through January 15, 2022 at which time it will be evaluated.
There are many confusing news reports regarding the Occupational Health and Safety Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) regarding vaccines for employers with 100 or more employees.