New Jersey’s Expansion of Employee Leave Laws
On March 25, 2020 and on April 14, 2020, New Jersey Governor Murphy signed legislation amending the New Jersey Earned […]
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U.S. Department of Labor Issues Unemployment Letter on Pandemic Unemployment Assistance
As discussed in our previous alert, on March 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law the CARES Act (the “Act”). […]
Employer Guidelines to Gradually Re-Open After Stay-At-Home Orders Lifted
In New York, the stay-at-home order is currently set to expire May 15, 2020. As states prepare to lift stay-at-home […]
New York State Shared Work Program
New York State is encouraging employers to consider its Shared Work Program as an alternative to laying off employees. The […]
New York City Council Proposes a Premium for Essential Workers
On April 22, 2020, the New York City Council (the “Council”) introduced legislation that would require large essential businesses to […]
Federal Emergency Leave Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)
Responses to Frequently Asked Questions as of April 23, 2020 Effective Date of the FFCRA The paid leave provisions under […]
New York State Mandates Face Masks for Essential Businesses
On April 13, 2020, New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo issued an executive order requiring all essential businesses or entities […]
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Provides Additional Guidance to Employers on Complying with Various Disability and Discrimination Laws while Navigating COVID-19
On April 9, 2020, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) updated its Technical Assistance Questions and Answers titled “What You Should […]
OSHA Recordkeeping Requirements For COVID-19 Cases
The Occupational Safety and Health Act (“OSHA”) and the implementing federal regulations (29 C.F.R. Part 1904) require employers to prepare […]
The U.S. Department of Labor Announces Additional Guidance on Unemployment Insurance Benefits Under the Cares Act
On March 27, 2020, President Donald Trump signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (“CARES” or […]
Tax Relief for Individuals in Response to the Pandemic
All of us at Putney hope that all of our clients and their families are well and safe during this […]
United States Department of Labor Issues Guidance on Recording Covid-19 Cases Pursuant to OSHA
On April 10, 2020, the United States Department of Labor (“U.S. DOL”) issued interim enforcement guidance (the “Guidance”) regarding the […]
National Labor Relations Board Delays Effective Date of its Union Election Process Final Rule Due to COVID-19
On April 1, 2020, the National Labor Relations Board (the “Board”) finalized a new rule on the union election process, […]
New York State Enacts Paid Sick Leave Law
On April 2, 2020, the State of New York passed its budget for the 2021 fiscal year, which included important […]
National Labor Relations Board Finalizes New Rule on the Union Election Process
On March 31, 2020, the National Labor Relations Board (the “Board”) finalized a new rule, which changes how union elections […]
