Q: I understand the New York Department of Labor recently released guidance interpreting the New York State Sick Leave Law. What are the key takeaways? Did the guidance answer the questions left open by the legislation?...more
Q: I heard New York State recently enacted another sick leave law. I thought New York already enacted a COVID-19 sick leave law back in March. How is this new one different?...more
Three California cities — Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Jose — have recently enacted paid sick leave laws in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These laws are meant to fill the gaps left by the Families First Coronavirus...more
The COVID-19 coronavirus has already had a tremendous impact on the American economy. Unfortunately, many businesses have been forced to either reduce employee hours or furlough, lay off or terminate employees due to...more
4/7/2020
/ Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) ,
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) ,
Financial Stimulus ,
Quarantine ,
Relief Measures ,
Sick Leave ,
Sick Pay ,
State and Local Government ,
Unemployment Benefits ,
Unemployment Insurance
On March 18, New York passed legislation that provides employees with sick leave benefits and job protection (New York Sick Leave Law or NYSLL). The NYSLL is effective immediately. Prior to this law, New York did not have any...more
Q: I am an employer in Westchester County. What do I need to know about the new paid sick leave law? If I have employees in both Westchester County and New York City, can I have one paid sick leave policy that covers...more