As previously reported, under the New York State Health and Essential Rights Act (HERO Act) (which was signed into law on May 5, 2021), the New York State Department of Labor (DOL), in cooperation with the New York State...more
As we previously reported, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed Senate Bill S6768, on June 11, 2021, amending certain provisions of the New York Health and Essential Rights Act (Act), in the New York Labor Law, relating to...more
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On June 11, 2021, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed Senate Bill S6768 amending certain provisions of the New York Health and Essential Rights Act (Act), in the New York Labor Law, relating to preventing occupational...more
On March 12, 2021, Governor Cuomo signed legislation granting employees with paid time off to receive their COVID-19 vaccination.
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Employers, regardless of company size, are required to provide...more
On March 8, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued its first set of public health recommendations for fully vaccinated people: Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People. ...more
On January 20, 2021, President Biden appointed Charlotte A. Burrows as Chair of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect employers, workers and the economy,...more
On January 21, 2021, President Biden issued an executive order requiring the issuance of revised guidance to employers for workplace safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In response to this executive order, the...more
The COVID-19 global pandemic has created additional health and safety considerations for employers, who as it is, already have a general duty to provide a safe working environment.
As businesses and employers prioritize...more
Labor and Employment Partner Tara Toevs Carolan joins host and Litigation Partner Rich Schoenstein to discuss "Returning to the Office – Considerations for Employers Bringing Back Employees" on the latest episode of Law...more
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