Get a sneak peak into our @work with ALG subscription service with this complimentary webinar. During it, you’ll learn about the newly enacted HERO Act, which requires New York employers to take certain steps to ensure a safe workplace. By June 4, 2021, employers must publish an “Airborne Infectious Disease Exposure Prevention Standard Policy.” The … Read more
In its most recently released guidance, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) has announced that individuals who are fully-vaccinated for COVID-19 are no longer required to wear a mask or practice social distancing in most indoor and outdoor settings. According to the CDC, this includes attending indoor gatherings, shopping, dining at restaurants, and … Read more
Employers have been grappling with confusing marijuana laws for years—and the rules are getting tougher to navigate as more states add employment protections. There are so many new developments with drug-testing and marijuana laws, it’s hard for employers to keep up. This webinar will cover what employers need to know about the changing landscape in … 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
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