On Saturday, June 20, the state released Interim Guidance on Reopening and Operating Higher Education Campuses. As with prior industry guidance, institutions of higher education (IHEs) will need to adopt a Safety Plan that...more
Bond has put together a comprehensive, detailed 16-page guide to help employers reopen their business. Featured topics include:
• Preliminary Risk Assessment
• Workplace Safety Plans
• Proactive Infection Plans
• Plan...more
Now is the time for employers to consider what needs to happen to reopen their businesses. The new rules and operating procedures businesses will need to follow will be disruptively different than those during pre-pandemic...more
In a series of executive orders, Gov. Cuomo ordered non-essential businesses to keep 100 percent of their workforce at home. Following the executive orders, the New York State Empire State Development Corporation (ESD)...more
Many small businesses and nonprofits are rushing to file for loans under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), and larger businesses are gearing up to take advantage of other government stimulus...more
Complaints of price gouging have surged in New York and throughout the country. Consumer protection statutes that prohibit price gouging exist in most states, and—like in New York—often go into effect automatically during a...more
On March 18, 2020, President Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which enacted the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act and the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act. These Acts make new categories...more
On March 18, 2020, President Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which enacted the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act and the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act. These Acts make new categories...more
The work world during the COVID-19 pandemic has been changing at an astounding pace. As change has occurred, your organization has been making out-of-the ordinary decisions. This communication is a reminder that it is...more
What student health information may be shared with whom in the event a student tests positive for the virus is one of the many interconnected issues for colleges and universities related to the COVID-19 pandemic....more
There is a lot of information available on the internet regarding an employer’s obligations in preparing for and dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. As a responsible employer, your organization has likely taken many steps to...more
Spring break invites faculty travel to conferences abroad, student study trips abroad and student dispersal generally to their home location. What should a higher education institution do to prepare for this period of...more