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 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