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
On April 1, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor put out “temporary regulations” interpreting two federal employee leave laws that took effect on that date. Both laws are part of the Families First Coronavirus Recovery Act (FFCRA). The Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act grants many employees up to two weeks of paid leave related to … Read more
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