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Can New York Workers Use Sick Leave for Vaccine Recovery?
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...
How the New York HERO Act Impacts Your Business
The New York Health and Essential Rights Act, or New York HERO Act, was signed into law last week by Governor Cuomo in an effort to prevent the exposure and spread of coronavirus and other airborne diseases. There are two sections to the new law: Under Section 1 of...
What do New York Employers Need to Know About Marijuana Legalization?
New York has passed an expansive law to legalize recreational cannabis (a.k.a. marijuana). The law called the Marihuana Regulation and Tax Act includes strong employment protections for off-duty use, effective immediately. Here is what New York employers should know...
