Pregnant workers will soon have the right to an expanded range of accommodations under the final regulations interpreting the federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). Those regulations, issued by the Equal Employment...more
On September 6, 2021, New York state’s commissioner of health designated COVID-19 a highly contagious communicable disease that presents a serious risk of harm to the public health under New York state’s HERO Act (the Act)....more
The fall from grace in the #MeToo era continues; this time, it’s Governor Andrew Cuomo. This past week the New York State Attorney General released a report concluding that Cuomo had sexually harassed multiple women and...more
Initial Compliance Required by August 5, 2021-
As we recently reported in prior alerts (see here and here), Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the HERO Act (the Act) on May 5, 2021, requiring all New York employers to implement a...more
As of today, the answer to whether a business can lift its COVID-19 workplace restrictions is “maybe”, depending upon what federal, state, or local legal authority ultimately calls the shots on the issue. The good news is the...more
5/19/2021
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Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Health and Safety ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Masks ,
New Guidance ,
OSHA ,
Personal Protective Equipment ,
Social Distancing ,
Vaccinations ,
Workplace Safety
On May 5, 2021, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the HERO Act (the Act) requiring all New York employers to implement certain safety standards and a written safety plan to protect against the further spread of COVID-19 and other...more
CIERRES PATRONALES-
¿Puedo ser excluido de mi casa durante la emergencia COVID-19?
No. Dos órdenes gubernamentales diferentes impiden los cierres patronales en este momento. 1. La Orden del Estado-
El 19 de marzo...more
3/31/2021
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CARES Act ,
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ,
Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Eviction ,
Executive Orders ,
Governor Murphy ,
Hotels ,
Landlords ,
Lockouts ,
Moratorium ,
Rental Assistance Programs ,
Rental Property ,
Residential Leases ,
Security Deposits ,
State of Emergency ,
Tenants ,
Unemployment Benefits
As employers begin to require their employees to return to the workplace, they remain concerned about COVID-19-related litigation. Initially, many were concerned about an anticipated increase in lawsuits alleging that unsafe...more
10/21/2020
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Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Litigation ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
OSHA ,
Retaliation ,
Sick Leave ,
Sick Pay ,
Virus Testing ,
Wage and Hour ,
Whistleblowers ,
Workplace Safety
1.PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM-
The Paycheck Protection Program closed on August 8. The SBA is no longer accepting new applications from participating lenders.
The federal government created several forms of financial relief...more
8/26/2020
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Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Layoffs ,
Nonprofits ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (PPPFA) ,
Popular ,
Small Business
1.PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM-
The federal government has created several forms of financial relief for small businesses and nonprofits. One important federal program that your business may want to consider is the Paycheck...more
7/9/2020
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CARES Act ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Economic Injury Disaster Loans ,
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) ,
Loan Forgiveness ,
Nonprofits ,
Paid Leave ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (PPPFA) ,
Retaliation ,
SBA ,
Small Business ,
Workplace Safety
This resource was prepared by Lowenstein Sandler for informational purposes only. It is not intended to give, and should not be relied upon for, legal advice in any particular circumstance or fact situation. Use of this...more
6/17/2020
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Business Closures ,
CARES Act ,
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Economic Injury Disaster Loans ,
Employment Discrimination ,
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) ,
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) ,
Federal Loans ,
Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) ,
Financial Stimulus ,
New Jersey ,
New York ,
Paid Leave ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (PPPFA) ,
Payroll Expenses ,
Recordkeeping Requirements ,
Relief Measures ,
SBA ,
SBA Lending Programs ,
Sick Leave ,
Small Business ,
State and Local Government ,
Tax Credits ,
U.S. Treasury ,
Wage and Hour
As businesses begin to plan the reopening of their workplaces, there are many factors to consider. Before bringing employees back to work, employers are best advised to follow the guidelines and recommendations that the...more
On March 18, the U.S. Senate passed, and President Trump quickly signed, H.R. 6201–the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.
H.R. 6201 contains a number of provisions designed to address the coronavirus (COVID-19)...more
3/24/2020
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EFMLA ,
EPSLA ,
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) ,
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) ,
New Legislation ,
Relief Measures ,
Sick Leave ,
Sick Pay ,
Tax Credits ,
Unemployment Insurance ,
Virus Testing