New York State’s Health and Essential Rights Act (NY HERO Act) was passed to prevent occupational exposure to airborne infectious diseases. The NY HERO Act covers all private employers in the state. The Act was signed into law on May 5, 2021, and was amended on June...
The New York State Department of Labor (NYDOL) has issued guidance clarifying that leave under the state’s paid sick leave law may be used by workers for COVID-19 vaccine recovery. New York Leave Law The state’s paid sick leave law requires employers with five or more...
Effective June 7, 2021, Massachusetts employers must provide emergency COVID-19 paid sick leave for specific COVID-19-related exposure, diagnosis, illness, treatment, isolation or quarantine of employees or their family members; for employees’ vaccination; and when...
Attracting and retaining employees is a constant struggle for organizations of any size, but it’s particularly so for small businesses. With smaller teams, employers need to hold on to talent whenever possible. To attract and retain small business employees can be a...
State and local laws are changing rapidly. Employers may be subject to state and local mask mandates, state and local COVID-19 workplace safety guidance, and industry-specific guidance. We recommend reaching out to your local health department or state agency to...