New York Law Protects Employee Marijuana Use

New York Law Protects Employee Marijuana Use

On March 31, 2021, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the “Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act” into law. This action immediately decriminalizes many instances of adult possession and use of cannabis products, including marijuana, statewide. It will eventually lead to the legal sale of marijuana through licensed dispensaries. Among the immediate impacts, now New York …

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NY COVID-19 Vaccination Leave FAQs

NY COVID-19 Vaccination Leave FAQs

The New York Department of Labor has commented on the State’s law granting all employees paid leave to receive COVID-19 vaccinations. The guidance comes in the form of Frequently Asked Questions available on the agency’s website. These NY COVID-19 Vaccination Leave FAQs address some vital questions, but they leave others unanswered. NY COVID-19 Vaccination Leave …

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COVID-19 Vaccination Leave

New York Employees Get Paid COVID-19 Vaccination Leave

Beginning March 12, 2021, New York employers must give employees time off to be vaccinated against COVID-19. New laws gives all employees in all workplaces across New YorkState the right to paid COVID-19 vaccination leave of up to 4 hours per injection. Public sector (government) employees gain this new leave through the state’s Civil Service …

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