On March 31, 2021, the Governor of New York State signed into law a new statute that – for the first time in this State – legalizes recreational use and possession of marijuana. The statute also decriminalizes …
New York businesses, beware. On March 23, 2021, a new law will require that all single-occupancy bathrooms in public places hang a sign designating the bathroom as gender neutral for use. This State law mirrors a New York…
The American Rescue Plan, signed into law on March 11, 2021, made changes to the Families First Coronavirus Relief Act’s (FFCRA) time off provisions. Businesses with fewer than 500 employees may choose to provide lea…
On March 13, 2021, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation (Labor Law § 196-c and Civil Service Law § 159-c) impacting all employers in New York. The new law allows public and private employees time off to receive the COV…