As part of sweeping legislation—the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)—signed into law by President Trump on March 18, 2020, two laws were enacted that provide workers with paid leave for reasons related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic: the...
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...
With the recent Executive Order by Governor Cuomo to close all non-essential businesses to slow the spread of the coronavirus, many companies may have to pause operations. Under normal circumstances, business interruption insurance helps replace income a business...
As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to impact communities across the globe, new legislation and requirements are being enacted almost daily. It can be difficult for employers to keep up with the flow of information and determine what is both relevant and...
On Friday, March 20, 2020, Gov. Andrew Cuomo ordered New York residents to stay home as much as possible until further notice. The order took effect Sunday night. This order comes just after California made a similar announcement on Thursday night. These drastic steps...