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New York Releases FAQs, Model Training, and Model Policy for Retail Workplace Violence Prevention Law

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A workplace violence prevention law passed by the New York State legislature in June 2024, signed into law by the Governor in September 2024, and amended in February 2025 is set to take effect in part on June 2, 2025. On May...more

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Amendment to New York Retail Worker Safety Act Passes State Legislature, Awaits Governor’s Signature

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On February 4, 2025, the New York State Legislature passed an anticipated amendment to the New York Retail Worker Safety Act. Governor Kathy Hochul is expected to sign the amendment into law in the coming days....more

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New York Set to Amend Law Addressing Retail Employee Workplace Violence Prevention

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A workplace violence prevention law passed by the New York State legislature in June 2024 and signed into law by the Governor in September 2024 with certain provisions set to take effect in March 2025 has been amended....more

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Legal Update: Ring in the New Year with New York and New York City Employment Law Updates

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Lawmakers in the city and state of New York were busy in 2024 enacting various labor- and employment-related legislation that is already impacting the workplace....more

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Workplace Law Forecast 2025 - Your workplace law recap for 2024 and predictions for 2025 to help you prepare for the coming year.

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As we close out 2024 and look ahead to 2025, one thing is clear: this has been a year like no other. From a groundbreaking Supreme Court ruling to a pivotal election result that will usher in a new administration, employers...more

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New York State Enacts Retail Worker Safety Act

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed into law the Retail Worker Safety Act, which is intended to increase retail worker safety and has significant implications for New York retail employers....more

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New York Enacts Retail Worker Safety Act Addressing Workplace Violence in Retail Settings

On Sept. 5, 2024, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the Retail Worker Safety Act (A 8947 / S 8358) into law, which requires certain New York retailers to adopt safety measures to address and prevent workplace violence in retail...more

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New York Law to Provide Protections Against Workplace Violence for Retail Employees

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Seyfarth Synopsis: A new bill passed by the New York State legislature in June 2024, and signed into law by the Governor in September 2024, will mandate that retail employers install panic buttons in the workplace, establish...more

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New York Enacts Law Requiring Retail Employers to Implement Workplace Violence Prevention Training and Policies and Provide Panic...

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill on September 4, 2024 that requires retail employers to develop and implement workplace violence prevention training and policies, among other measures.  The law becomes effective...more

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The Learned Concierge - September 2024, Vol. 12

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The Learned Concierge - Welcome to your monthly legal insights on the trends impacting the Retail, Hospitality, and Food & Beverage Industries....more

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Hazard Alert! Don’t Ignore OSHA’s Updated Electronic Submission Requirements for Employers

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Effective January 1, 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) new record-keeping rule will now require employers with 100 or more workers in OSHA’s “highest hazard” industries to electronically file...more

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Ho-ho-hold up: Vaccination requirements for in-person shopping

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In the season of spreading holiday cheer and stocking up on gifts, some retailers find themselves stuck between a rock and a hard place when it comes to fighting to stop the spread of germs and deciding whether to require...more

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California Bans Piece Rate Pay for Garment Workers

On January 1, 2023, Senate Bill 62, the Garment Worker Protection Act, will become effective, making California the first state to ban piece rate pay for garment workers. SB 62 prohibits any “employee engaged in the...more

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Restaurant Revitalization Fund Grant Program

Congress has authorized a promising grant program for restaurants, bars, breweries, food trucks and caterers, with grants awarded based on the recipient’s decline in revenues during 2020. The Restaurant Revitalization Fund...more

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Illinois’ NEW COVID-19 Mitigation Plan To Impact Virtually ALL Employers – Effective November 20, 2020

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New COVID-19 cases are surging in Illinois, and Illinois is ramping up more restrictions by instituting additional measures throughout the state. Generally, these measures have the objective of limiting gatherings and...more

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[Webinar] Protecting Your Retail Operations From Insurance And Legal Claims In A Post COVID-19 Marketplace - October 29th, 3:30 pm...

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Whether you operate an essential store, luxury brand retailer, flash or pop-up store, big-box store, supermarket, or a large retail chain, the COVID-19 pandemic and its aftereffects have forever changed how you should manage...more

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Ontario, Canada: Stage 3 Reopening Will Begin on July 17, 2020

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On April 27, 2020, Ontario released a Framework for Reopening Our Province. This Framework contemplates the gradual reopening of the province in three stages, with each stage lasting for approximately two-to-four weeks to...more

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Washington, D.C. and Maryland Expand Their Reopening Efforts

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District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that the District would move into Phase Two of its reopening plan on June 22, 2020.  Maryland has also expanded Stage Two of its reopening plan....more

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

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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

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Massachusetts Moves to Second Step of Phase II of Reopening Plan

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Seyfarth Synopsis: Massachusetts will move to the second step of Phase II of the State’s reopening plan beginning yesterday, June 22. Updated COVID-19 guidance issued by the Baker Administration increases office occupancy...more

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COVID-19: Maine Eases Business Restrictions in Select Counties and Increases Retail Store Capacity Limits Statewide

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On June 15, 2020, Maine Governor Janet Mills announced a modification to the state’s reopening plan to allow restaurants in Androscoggin, Cumberland, and York counties to open for indoor dining. ...more

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Ontario, Canada: Stage 2 Reopening Begins on a Regional Basis

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On April 27, 2020, Ontario released a Framework for Reopening Our Province. This Framework contemplates the gradual reopening of the province in three stages, with each stage lasting for approximately two-to-four weeks to...more

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Northern Virginia and Richmond Enter Reopening Phase Two Lifting COVID-19 Restrictions

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On June 9, 2020, Governor Ralph Northam announced that Northern Virginia and Richmond will join the rest of the state in entering Phase Two on June 12, 2020, taking the next step to reopening the region. Governor Northam’s...more

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New York Issues Detailed Reopening Plan and Guidance as the State Looks Forward to Phase Three

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Seyfarth Synopsis: As part of Governor Cuomo’s New York Forward plan, New York State has issued guidance for “Phase Three” industries,” which include personal care services and indoor dining. The guidance gives these...more

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New York State and City Continue Reopening; Issue Office, Retail, and Industry-Specific Guidance

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New York State has continued to issue the state’s phased, regional plan for reopening businesses following the statewide closure of all nonessential businesses due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency, a...more

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