April 28, 2021
HR Alert: Is Overtime Required After Vacation and Sick Time? Maybe Not. . .
With vaccinations increasing, restrictions lifting, and summer returning, it’s likely employees will begin to use their vacation time again. If employees are entitled to overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (F…
HR Alert: Tax Credits for Vaccine Leave?
As we previously blogged, the American Rescue Plan, signed by President Biden on March 11, 2021, added additional reasons for qualifying leave under the Families First Coronavirus Relief Act (FFCRA). The FFCRA provides a w…
HR Alert: In the Weeds on Marijuana Policies
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 …
Gender-Neutral Signage Required Now
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…
HR Alert: New FFCRA Under the American Rescue Plan
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…
HR Alert: Brand New Law Requires Time Off for CV19 Vaccine
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…
Changes to the PPP Application Procedure
On February 22, 2021, the Biden-Harris Administration announced multiple changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) in order to increase funding to small businesses and those who may not have had the ability to apply…
HR Alert: What to Expect from the Biden Administration Agenda
With President Biden’s inauguration this week, his American Rescue Plan is an initiative to “change the course of the pandemic, build a bridge towards economic recovery, and invest in racial justice.” Costing $1.9 trillion…
Common Motor Vehicle Accident Injuries
With the icy roadways of the past couple days, we’re reminded that car accidents cause a lot of damage. The most obvious and immediate damage usually is evident on your vehicle. Since our cars often are our primary w…
HR Alert: If You Use Independent Contractors, You Must Be Aware!
On January 6, 2021, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) announced a final rule explaining the standard to determine who is an employee (and therefore protected under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)) and who is …