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An Unscheduled Demise: N.Y.’s Highest Court Denies Unscheduled, Unpaid Workers Compensation To Deceased’s Son

Seyfarth synopsis: Employee sustained an injury in a work-related accident. Based on New York’s Workers’ Compensation Law he was classified as having a nonschedule permanent partial disability. He received an award of $500...more

New York City Releases Detailed Requirements for Private Workers to Be Vaccinated

As discussed previously (here and here), beginning on December 27, 2021, any workers in New York City who “perform in-person work or interact with the public in the course of business” must provide proof to their employers...more

Details on NYC Vaccine Mandate Revealed

Seyfarth Synopsis:  New York City’s chief legal officer has shared some details about what to expect in the forthcoming regulations implementing the City’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for private employers, which takes effect on...more

NYC Issues Final Rule Regarding Religious and Race Hairstyle Discrimination

Seyfarth Synopsis: New York City recently published regulations finalizing its prior guidance regarding race-based hairstyle discrimination, and also confirming that religious-based hairstyle discrimination, including for...more

At-Will No More: NYC Council Passes Just-Cause Termination and Progressive Discipline Requirements for Fast-Food Employers

The NYC Council has passed two bills that will end traditional at-will employment for fast-food employers in New York City.  The bills were sent to Mayor Bill de Blasio for signature on December 17, 2020 and will take effect...more

Pennsylvania and Philadelphia Issue New COVID Mitigation Orders Affecting Business and Travel

As COVID-19 cases surge across the country, Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine announced additional mitigation orders on November 17, 2020 relating to interstate travel and mask wearing.  These...more

Pandemic Telework Does Not Create Presumptive Right to Telework Post-Pandemic According to EEOC

Seyfarth Synopsis: With telework seeming like the new normal for many, employers and employees have been wondering whether pandemic telework will be seen as creating a presumptive right to post-pandemic telework as a...more

All of Pennsylvania (Except Lebanon County) Eligible to “Go Green” June 26th for In-Person Business — But Philadelphia Will Go...

On June 19, Governor Wolf announced that 12 of the remaining 13 counties in the Commonwealth’s Yellow phase of reopening will be eligible to move into the Green phase this coming Friday, June 26....more

Philadelphia Issues Local Reopening Guidance as Employers Prepare to Reopen under Yellow Phase

Despite some concern over the large protests over the past week, local and state officials have confirmed that the City of Philadelphia will enter the “Yellow” phase of the Commonwealth’s reopening plan. ...more

Pittsburgh’s Allegheny County Included in List of PA Counties ‘Going Green’ This Week

As previously discussed, 18 counties were moved into the “Green” phase of the Commonwealth’s phased reopening plan this past Friday, May 29, 2020.  On that same day, the Wolf administration announced that 16 additional...more

Pennsylvania Issues Clarifying Guidance For Counties Moving to Green Phase

As previously discussed, 18 counties will be moving to the “Green” phase of the Commonwealth’s phased reopening plan this coming Friday, May 29, 2020.  ...more

Red Light No Longer: All Pennsylvania Counties to Move into the Yellow Phase, While Some Counties Are Given the “Green Light” for...

On Friday, May 22, 2020, Governor Wolf made several significant announcements regarding additional counties set to reopen in Pennsylvania in the next few weeks.  ...more

Pennsylvania Phased Reopening Continues: 12 Additional Counties Permitted to Move to “Yellow Phase” and Reopen May 22nd

On the same day that many businesses in 13 Pennsylvania counties were permitted to partially reopen under the Commonwealth’s phased reopening plan, Governor Wolf announced that 12 additional counties, mostly in South Central...more

13 Additional Pennsylvania Counties Permitted to Reopen May 15th During COVID-19 “Yellow Phase”

On the same day that businesses in 24 Pennsylvania counties were permitted to reopen under the Commonwealth’s phased reopening plan, Governor Wolf announced this afternoon that 13 additional counties, all in Western...more

Governor Wolf Releases Guidance for “Yellow Phase” Pennsylvania Counties Eligible to Reopen May 8th

As promised, the Governor of Pennsylvania released yesterday evening extensive guidance for businesses in “Yellow” counties that are permitted to reopen beginning May 8, 2020.  This guidance will likely also serve as...more

New York Protects Religious Garb, Attire And Facial Hair In The Workplace

On August 9, 2019, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation (S.04037/A.4204) that prohibits employment discrimination based on religious attire, clothing, and facial hair. This law amends the New York State Human Rights Law...more

No Splitting Hairs About It: New York City Issues Guidance Banning Hair Discrimination

Seyfarth Synopsis: New York City recently released guidance that ensures that all New Yorkers, with an emphasis on black people, have a right to wear their “natural hair, treated or untreated hairstyles such as locs,...more

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