New York COVID-19 employment law developments from NY employment attorneys, Borrelli & Associates, PLLC
On April 10, 2023, President Joe Biden signed into law a House Bill that immediately ended the presidential declaration which previously deemed COVID-19 to be a national emergency. While a separate order by the Secretary of Health and Human Services from January 2020 remains in effect, that declaration is set to expire on May 11, […]
The New Year brings many new laws affecting employers and employees in New York City and the state. Some of the most notable New York State law updates, changes, or extensions for 2022 include: Minimum Wage and Exempt Salary Threshold Increases The New Year brings an increase in the statewide minimum wage. Workers will now […]
As we approach the one-and-a-half-year mark since the United States shut down due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, more and more companies are moving away from the new norm of working from home. This brings a slew of new questions that must be answered, and important decisions that must be made, regarding the vaccination statuses of […]
The COVID-19 Pandemic changed everyone’s lives. Some changes, like working from home, online schooling, and social distancing, became prominent topics of everyday conversation. Now, while restrictions continue to lessen on a seemingly daily basis, there is one group of people whom many took for granted during the height of the pandemic. Those people are the […]
The COVID-19 health pandemic changed a lot of things in the workplace. Some of these changes were temporary, while others continue now and are expected to continue for the foreseeable future. Do these changes apply to non-compete agreements that affect employees? What is a Non-Compete Agreement? Many employers require employees to sign non-compete agreements. Most […]
On May 5, 2021, New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the New York Health and Essential Rights Act (“HERO Act”), adding two new sections to the New York Labor Law. The HERO Act requires all New York employers to implement extensive workplace health and safety protections against COVID-19 and other airborne infectious diseases. Notably, […]
Do employees have a right to work from home? During the last 13 months or so, many people have become accustomed to working from home. Doing so wasn’t an option for everyone. However, many were driven from their offices into their homes for their usual workday. The pandemic situation continues to evolve, but many employers […]
There’s been much discussion recently about raising the minimum wage and providing fast-food and other hourly workers with a living wage. But wages aren’t the only concern facing workers. Wages are a moot point for someone fired without cause. New York City’s Just-Cause law offers protection and ends the risk of termination without reason. The […]
Issues related to workplace health and safety are more important than ever. But what if your employer isn’t following safety guidelines? Should you file a report if your employer is putting you and your co-workers at risk? According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the answer is “yes.” The organization protects the safety […]
Some people employed in New York State may be unaware of their status as at-will employees until they come face to face with the term at the end of their employment. Under the doctrine of at-will employment, employers can choose to terminate employees for any reason, without a need to justify the employment decision, provided […]
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