Last month, the New York State Senate passed the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA). Upon being signed into law by Governor Cuomo, the Act...
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Updates to FFCRA Leave
Last week, Congress and President Biden enacted the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021. ARPA has widespread effects on many areas of the...
New Act Impacts COBRA Coverage
This article will focus on the changes the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 has ushered in for employers and for those who qualify for...
New York Passes Paid Leave for Vaccination
On Monday, March 15, Governor Cuomo signed a law making New York employees in both the private and public sectors eligible for four hours of paid...
Posting Required Notices for Remote Employees
On December 23, 2020, the Department of Labor released guidance regarding whether forms of electronic notice will satisfy an employer’s requirement...
The Value of School Tuition Agreements
Tuition agreements are a necessary component of private education, yet they are rarely given the necessary review and preparation. Private schools...
Increased Job Protection for NYC Fast Food Workers
New York City is the first major city in the United States to provide job protection to employees in the fast-food industry. Recently, the City...
COVID-19 Relief Bill
Government coronavirus relief is coming. After months of intense deliberation and negotiations, Congress has finally agreed to a COVID-19 relief...
Vaccination in the Workplace
Many Americans have been eagerly anticipating the arrival of the COVID-19 vaccine since the pandemic began. Employers must strike the balance of...
Minimum Wage Updates 2021
In 2021, many states, cities, and counties will update their minimum wage laws (“MWL”) and increase their minimum wage amount. These states include,...
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