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May 12 2021
Client Alert: Governor Cuomo Signs The New York Hero Act Mandating Workplace Safety Standards
Last week, Governor Cuomo signed the New York HERO Act into law, which will require all private sector employers in New York to adopt a health and safety plan to protect employees from exposure to airborne infectious diseases. In addition, employers with more than 10 employees will be required to allow employees to form joint management-employee workplace safety committees.
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May 05 2021
Get Ready to Party Like it’s 2021: Hosting Private Events in the COVID-19 Era
You are cordially invited to join employment lawyers from Ellenoff Grossman & Schole LLP for a complimentary webinar to assist restaurants, caterers, hotels and other venues that host large private events in understanding the New York State guidance and related legal issues regarding in-person events.
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May 03 2021
Client Alert: Submit Your Restaurant Revitalization Fund Application Today
Starting at 12:00 p.m. today, restaurant and foodservice operations could apply for a grant through the $28.6B Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF). Applicants must register with SBA in order to submit an application (unless you are applying through your point-of-sale vendor).
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April 30 2021
Client Alert: NYC Restaurant Capacity To Expand To 75%
Governor Cuomo has just announced that effective May 7, 2021, indoor dining capacity for NYC restaurants will increase to 75%, catching NYC up to the rest of the state.
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April 28 2021
Client Alert: Imminent Changes For NY Restaurants – And – Restaurant Revitalization Fund Grant Program Registration & Application To Finally Open
Today, Governor Cuomo announced some welcome changes for restaurants and bars, including bar seating to be allowed everywhere and curfews are being lifted.
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April 27 2021
Complimentary Hospitality Webinar: “Where Do We Go From Here:’ 3.0”
As the hospitality industry continues to adjust and recover, there are many new trends and regulations that restaurants and other hospitality businesses must adapt to for continued recovery and future success. You asked and we listened! Please join a panel of experts from HUB International, Ellenoff Grossman & Schole LLP, the New York State Restaurant Association and Total Food Service magazine for our next must-attend, informative hospitality industry webinar.
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April 27 2021
Client Alert: U.S. Small Business Association Guidance On Restaurant Revitalization Fund
Last Friday, the New York State Restaurant Association hosted a webinar with representatives from the U.S. Small Business Association (SBA) about the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) program. The SBA’s slides, which can be found here, are a useful resource for businesses intending to apply for a RRF grant once the SBA makes applications available.
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April 23 2021
Client Alert: Recent Employment-Related Legislation in Illinois
Businesses with employees in Illinois should be aware that recent amendments to the Illinois Human Rights Act, the Illinois Business Corporation Act and the Illinois Equal Pay Act impose new obligations with respect to the use of criminal background checks in making employment decisions, equal pay reporting obligations and obtaining equal pay registration certificates.
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