The New York Health and Essential Rights Act (“Hero Act” or “Act”), which requires every private employer, regardless of size, to establish an infectious disease safety plan, goes into effect today, June 4, 2021. The Hero...more
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New York City is offering to provide financial assistance to small businesses impacted by COVID-19 through the NYC Small Business Continuity Loan Fund.
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New York City is...more
New York has enacted legislation effective immediately that requires employers to provide sick leave and job protection to certain employees affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic and expands disability and paid family leave...more