Kerri Beatty The U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) has announced a final rule officially withdrawing a proposed independent contractor rule that would have made it easier to classify workers as independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). As we previously reported, the Trump administration proposed an independent contractor rule at the very end of his term. … Read more
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that New York State will adopt the new guidance set forth by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) on mask use for fully vaccinated people. See ALG’s recent blog here. The guidance provides that fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear a mask outdoors, except in certain crowded settings … Read more
On Tuesday, April 27, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) released updated recommendations for fully vaccinated people. According to the guidance, fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear a mask outdoors, except in certain crowded settings and venues. Individuals are considered fully vaccinated for COVID-19 2 weeks after they have received … Read more
This webinar is for @work with ALG subscribers. The COVID-19 pandemic has presented difficult challenges for employers. Employers have been forced to analyze and implement new state, federal, and agency mandates, as well as deal with the business challenges resulting from government-mandated shutdowns and rapid changes to the business environment. COVID-19 litigation is the next … Read more
New York has become the first state to launch a coronavirus passport app. The Excelsior Pass provides secure, digital proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative test results. There are currently three types of Passes: COVID-19 Vaccination Pass (valid for 180 days after the final dose of the vaccine was administered, at which time a new … Read more
On March 31, 2021, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the New York MarijuanaRegulation and Taxation Act. The new law legalizes the recreational use of marijuana products and prohibits employers from discriminating against employees based on the legal use or possession of cannabis products while off duty and outside of the workplace. The new law does carve … Read more
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