New policies and procedures to address COVID-19 are being created almost daily. For businesses in New York that have been paying workers’ comp premiums for employees who are not currently working due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there is now some relief. The New...
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...
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...
On Dec. 31, 2019, New York amended its wage order for miscellaneous industries to eliminate the minimum wage rate for tipped employees. Please note that the current New York tipped wage rate still applies to the restaurant and hospitality industries. The miscellaneous...