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November 04 2021
Client Alert: OSHA Issues Emergency Temporary Standard Regarding COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements For Employers with 100+ Employees
In accordance with a directive from President Biden to minimize the risk of COVID-19 transmission in the workplace, this morning, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued an Emergency Temporary Standard requiring that, with limited exceptions, private employers with 100 or more employees must require that employees either be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or otherwise provide a negative COVID-19 test on at least a weekly basis (the “100+ ETS”).
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November 04 2021
Client Alert: DOL Issues Final Rule on Revised 80/20 Rule for Tipped Employees
On October 29, 2021, the Department of Labor issued a Final Rule regarding tip credit regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The Final Rule is effective December 28, 2021.
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October 25 2021
Client Alert: Election Day Reminder: New York’s Voting Leave Requirements
With early voting already underway and Election Day right around the corner on November 2, 2021, we take this opportunity to remind employers of their obligations with respect to employees who may need time off from work to vote.
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September 24 2021
Client Alert: Update To Mask Requirements Under NY Hero Act
As per our previous Client Alert, the NY HERO Act required all employers to implement and distribute a Prevention Plan that would apply to future infectious disease outbreaks, and then on September 6, 2021, NY Governor Hochul announced that the requirements of the HERO Act would now apply to COVID-19.
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September 17 2021
Client Alert: Recap On Recent Employment Law Developments
September has been a busy month for employers. Access the client alert below for a quick recap of recent developments.
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September 10 2021
Client Alert: Key To NYC Proof of Vaccination Requirements Being Enforced Starting Monday September 13
As a reminder, New York City will be enforcing the requirements of the Key to NYC program beginning Monday, September 13, 2021.
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September 07 2021
Client Alert: NY Hero Act Prevention Plans Should Be Implemented Immediately
Yesterday, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the New York Commissioner of Health has designated COVID-19 as a highly contagious communicable disease that presents a serious risk of harm to the public health under the NY HERO Act. As such, all New York employers must now activate and adhere to their NY HERO Act Prevention Plans.
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August 18 2021
Client Alert: Further Updates To Key To NYC Program Requiring Proof Of Vaccination For Certain Indoor Activities
As per our previous client alert, the Key to NYC Program, which launched yesterday, will require individuals to show proof of vaccination in order to participate in indoor entertainment, recreation, dining and fitness.
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