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American Rescue Plan Act, COBRA Premium Subsidy, 100% Tax Credit
American Rescue Plan Act Mandates Temporary Subsidy of COBRA Premiums and Provides 100% Tax Credit Among its many employment-related provisions, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) provides that
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California Consumer Privacy Act Regulation Amendments Approved
California Consumer Privacy Act Regulation Amendments Approved The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is a comprehensive privacy law that may apply to businesses located in and outside of California. It
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COVID-19 Workplace Update for New York State Employers
COVID-19 Workplace Update for New York State Employers As vaccinations and continued adherence to health and safety measures begin to speed the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, myriad legal changes
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Attack on the Citadel of the New York State Employment-at-Will Doctrine
Attack on the Citadel of the New York State Employment-at-Will Doctrine Since the 19th century, New York State has been known as the “citadel” of the employment-at-will doctrine. See Martin
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Wireless Telecom Bureau Gives Wireless Infrastructure Another Win
Wireless Telecommunications Bureau Gives Wireless Infrastructure Another Win On January 14, 2021, the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (“Bureau”) of the Federal Communications Commission (“Commission”) issued an order (“Bureau Order”) addressing a
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New York State Issues Supplemental COVID-19 Sick Leave Law Guidance
New York State Issues Supplemental COVID-19 Sick Leave Law Guidance On January 21, 2021, the New York State Department of Labor (DOL) issued supplemental guidance on employer obligations under the
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FCC Releases Over-the-Air Reception Devices 2021 Report and Order
FCC Releases Over-the-Air Reception Devices 2021 Report and Order On January 6, 2021, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or “Commission”) adopted its Updating the Commission’s Rule for Over-the-Air Reception Devices
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Employers May Provide COVID-19 Leave/Receive Tax Reimb Thru March 31
Federally Mandated Paid COVID-19 Leave Expired on December 31, 2020 – Employers May Continue to Provide Leave Voluntarily and Receive Tax Reimbursement Through March 31, 2021 As part of the
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EEOC: Employers May Require Employees Vaccinated Against COVID-19
EEOC Says Employers May Require That Employees Be Vaccinated Against COVID-19 In a remarkable feat of scientific achievement, two COVID-19 vaccinations are now being distributed and administered in the U.S.
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NYS Minimum Wage, Overtime-Exempt Salary Increases Dec 31, 2020
New York State Minimum Wage and Overtime-Exempt Salary Levels Will Increase for Employees Working Outside of New York City on December 31, 2020 The New York State minimum wage rates
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