On March 24, 2020, Julie Bastian and I presented a complimentary webinar called “Combating Coronavirus (COVID-19) Concerns at Work”. For those who couldn’t attend the live webinar, we’re happy to make it available for you to watch at your convenience. In the webinar, we discuss: Workforce Restrictions Working from Home Unpaid and Paid Leave FMLA/Disability … Read more
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
In 2019, the New York State Legislature made substantial changes to workplace laws. It seems likely that this trend will continue. Let’s take a first look at some proposed employment legislation still pending for possible adoption in 2020. Note that at the time of writing, none of the bills addressed here have become law. We … Read more