CDC Releases New Mask Guidance and New York State Lifts Mask Mandate in Schools
The CDC released new guidance suggesting that 70 percent of Americans can now stop wearing masks, and no longer need to social distance or avoid
March 1, 2022
Congress Passes the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021
Congress recently passed the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021, which invalidates arbitration agreements that preclude a party from
February 28, 2022
Mask Mandate for Businesses Is Lifted, but Certain Requirements Remain
Governor Kathy Hochul lifted the indoor mask mandate in New York, which required businesses to ask for proof of full vaccination or require masks indoors
February 11, 2022
OSHA Withdraws Emergency Temporary Standard
On January 25, 2022, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) announced the withdrawal of its emergency temporary standard (“ETS”) that would have required private
January 27, 2022
Navigating HR Strategy in 2022 – NYS, NYC, & Federal Employment Regulations
View our complimentary webinar on how to best navigate human resources in 2022. Christine Ippolito of Compass Workforce Solutions and Sima Ali of Ali Law
January 27, 2022
New York State Extends HERO Act Designation and Mask Mandate
As we previously reported, New York State passed the Health and Essential Rights Act (“HERO Act”) to prevent the spread of all airborne infectious diseases
January 19, 2022
Supreme Court Strikes Down OSHA’s Vaccine Emergency Temporary Standard
The United States Supreme Court has blocked the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) from enforcing the emergency temporary standard (“ETS”) which required businesses with at
January 14, 2022
New York State Department of Labor Adopts Paid Sick Leave Regulations
On December 22, 2021, the New York State Department of Labor (“NYSDOL”) adopted the proposed regulations on the New York State Paid Sick Leave (“NYSPSL”)
January 7, 2022
NYC – Private Employer Vaccine Mandate Still in Effect by Mayor Eric Adams
Mayor Eric Adams stated that he will maintain the current vaccine mandate in effect for all employees in New York City. All people who perform
January 3, 2022
OSHA Updates Its FAQs on the COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard
As noted in our recent client alert, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals lifted the stay on OSHA’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard
January 3, 2022
New York State Mask or Proof of Vaccine for Entry Mandate for Indoor Venues – Extended until February 1, 2022
New York State requires that ALL indoor venues (including offices and other places of business, including vehicles) have one of two mandatory policies: They must
January 2, 2022
CDC Updates and Shortens Recommended Isolation and Quarantine Period for Those Infected with or Exposed to COVID-19
On December 27, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) announced new guidance for isolation and quarantine for those infected with, or exposed
December 30, 2021