HR Alert: U.S. DOL Delays Implementation of Some Tip Regulations
On April 28, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced that it is delaying implementation of part of the tip regulations, which were announced in December 2020 (the December Final Rule) and were to become effective April 30th. What rules were delayed? These...
HR Alert: Is Overtime Required After Vacation and Sick Time? Maybe Not. . .
With vaccinations increasing, restrictions lifting, and summer returning, it's likely employees will begin to use their vacation time again. If employees are entitled to overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), how does this paid time off affect employers?...
HR Alert: Tax Credits for Vaccine Leave?
As we previously blogged, the American Rescue Plan, signed by President Biden on March 11, 2021, added additional reasons for qualifying leave under the Families First Coronavirus Relief Act (FFCRA). The FFCRA provides a withholding tax credit to employers with 500 or...
Restaurant Revitalization Program – Be Prepared!
The American Rescue Plan Act established the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) to provide funding to help restaurants and other eligible businesses keep their doors open. This RRF will provide restaurants with funding equal to their pandemic-related revenue loss up to $10 million per business and no more than $5 million per physical location. Recipients are not required to repay the funding as long as funds are used for eligible uses no later than March 11, 2023.
HR Alert: In the Weeds on Marijuana Policies
On March 31, 2021, the Governor of New York State signed into law a new statute that - for the first time in this State - legalizes recreational use and possession of marijuana. The statute also decriminalizes the cultivation, possession, and use of small amounts of...
Gender-Neutral Signage Required Now
New York businesses, beware. On March 23, 2021, a new law will require that all single-occupancy bathrooms in public places hang a sign designating the bathroom as gender neutral for use. This State law mirrors a New York City law that was passed in 2016. The law...
HR Alert: New FFCRA Under the American Rescue Plan
The American Rescue Plan, signed into law on March 11, 2021, made changes to the Families First Coronavirus Relief Act's (FFCRA) time off provisions. Businesses with fewer than 500 employees may choose to provide leave to employees for qualifying reasons. Here's the...
HR Alert: Brand New Law Requires Time Off for CV19 Vaccine
On March 13, 2021, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation (Labor Law § 196-c and Civil Service Law § 159-c) impacting all employers in New York. The new law allows public and private employees time off to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. This new law grants employees...
Erie County DOH Updates Quarantine Rules
On February 26, 2021, the Erie County, New York Department of Health (DOH) announced an update to its COVID-19 rules on quarantining for anyone who is fully vaccinated and for those who have recently recovered from a COVID-19 infection. Fully Vaccinated: The DOH...
Changes to the PPP Application Procedure
On February 22, 2021, the Biden-Harris Administration announced multiple changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) in order to increase funding to small businesses and those who may not have had the ability to apply for or receive funding to this point. Here’s...
HR Alert: Employee Travel After COVID-19 Vaccination
As coronavirus vaccine distribution has started in New York State, you’re probably going to get a lot of questions from employees about whether they can travel out of the area without restrictions when they come back to work. Right now, the New York State Department...
HR Alert: New COVID-19 OSHA Guidance 5.0
This is the fifth and final insight into OSHA’s new guidance, published on January 29, 2021. Yesterday, we discussed actions to take for older employees or those at higher risk for severe complications due to COVID-19. Here’s the fifth thing to know: Can my employees...
HR Alert: New COVID-19 OSHA Guidance 4.0
This is the fourth in our series of insights into OSHA’s new guidance, published on January 29, 2021. On Friday, we discussed what to do when your employee is COVID-19 positive or has been exposed. Here’s the fourth thing to know: Do you need to do anything additional...
HR Alert: New COVID-19 OSHA Guidance 3.0
This is the third in our series of insights into OSHA's new guidance, published on January 29, 2021. Yesterday we discussed the importance of explaining your COVID-19 prevention policy to your employees. Here’s the third thing to know: What should you do when your...
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