


When Do New York State Sick Leave Accruals Begin?
Starting on September 30, 2020, all employees in New York will begin to accrue protected sick leave. New York state sick leave will not be available for use until January 1, 2021. All employers are required to provide protected sick leave, but the amount and whether...
What is the Expanded EEOC COVID-19 Return to Work Guidance?
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently issued more guidance concerning COVID-19 and returning to work. This article compiles some of the frequently asked questions (FAQs) from the newly expanded EEOC COVID-19 return to work guidance. As a best...
Important Change to New York’s Employee Voting Leave Law
New York state has amended its employee voting leave law to reduce the amount of paid voting leave employers are required to provide from three hours to two. “Sufficient Time” to Vote The amendments state that up to two hours of paid employee voting leave is mandated...