As detailed in our prior advisories, New York's HERO Act requires all employers to develop an airborne infectious disease prevention plan, which is to be activated in the event that the New York State Department of Health...more
As the first doses of vaccines are being administered, many employers, cognizant of the public health imperatives and a desire to promote the health of their employees in a manner compliant with applicable law, are wondering...more
On June 26, 2020, five regions (Central New York, Finger Lakes, Mohawk Valley, North Country, and Southern Tier) in New York are scheduled to begin Phase 4 of the "NY Forward" reopening plan....more
As detailed in our prior advisories, New York State is no longer "on PAUSE" in response to COVID-19 and has transitioned to a four-phase "NY Forward" reopening plan. ...more
New York State has begun transitioning from "New York State on PAUSE," which has shuttered non-essential businesses since March 22, 2020, to "NY Forward," which allows businesses to gradually reopen in four phases, industry...more
With the diagnosis of the first cases of COVID-19 in the United States, employers in all industries are seeking practical guidance on how to address workplace illness and infectious disease concerns. ...more