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May 17 2021
Client Alert: What You Need To Know About Your Restaurant Revitalization Fund Grant
Less than two weeks after the U.S. Small Business Association (SBA) began accepting Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) grant applications, the SBA has started disbursing grants to “priority” businesses – i.e., businesses primarily owned by women, veterans and other socially and economically disadvantaged groups. The SBA is slated to start processing applications submitted by other restaurants on or around May 25, 2021.
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May 14 2021
Client Alert: NYC Retirement Savings Program for Private Sector Employers
On May 11, 2021, NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio signed into law the Retirement Security for All Act which establishes a retirement savings program for private sector employers that (A) have not offered a retirement plan within the preceding two years and (B) employ five or more employees. By doing so, NYC joins 13 states and two cities that have adopted some form of retirement savings program.
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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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