Julie Bastian

Before joining Horton Law, I spent most of my legal career working as in-house counsel for a large privately-held global workforce solutions and business service company. I assist businesses with risk mitigation by analyzing their existing human resources policies and procedures and handling employment matters that come up. Nothing on the firm blog should be considered legal advice. If you need legal advice and think we can help, let me know!
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New York Paid Sick Leave Law

On April 3, 2020, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed 2021 budget legislation that included sick leave for employees throughout New York. In addition to illnesses and injuries, the leave is available for circumstances related to domestic violence. Employees begin accruing sick leave on September 30, 2020, and may use it starting January 1, 2021. New York … Read more

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Quarantine Leave Guidance

New York State has posted frequently asked questions, request forms, and other COVID-19 quarantine leave guidance on a State website. The information aims to assist both employers and employees in navigating the requirements and benefits under the new law. Employees are eligible for either unpaid or paid leave if they are under a precautionary or … Read more

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Quarantine Leave

On March 18, 2020, New York enacted a new law providing job-protected leave and compensation to any employee in New York State who is under a precautionary or mandatory order of quarantine or isolation due to COVID-19. The law provides varying benefits based on several characteristics of the employer. In addition to the statutory terms … Read more