UPDATE: On Wednesday, April 15, 2020, Governor Cuomo announced he will issue an executive order “requiring all people in New York to wear a mask or a face covering when out in public and in situations where social distancing cannot be maintained, such as on public...
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act became law on March 27, 2020, and is a $2.2 trillion economic stimulus package designed to support individuals and businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This Act is important because it provides...
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued frequently asked questions (FAQs) that address exemptions to coronavirus paid leave laws under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The FFCRA requires covered employers to provide their employees with paid...
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued frequently asked questions (FAQs) that address which employers are covered by the paid leave requirements of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The FFCRA requires covered employers to provide their...
The Coronavirus, Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law last week to help boost the economy with funds available for individuals and businesses. The CARES Act also includes several provisions regarding qualified retirement plans such as...
As a result of the health pandemic, there have been changes to the law regarding New York Paid Sick Leave benefits for COVID-19. These impact all employers in New York State. Effective March 18, 2020, employees are entitled to the following sick leave benefits, paid...