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May 31 Deadline, Notice of Extended COBRA Election Period Under ARPA
May 31, 2021 Deadline for Mandatory Notice of the Extended COBRA Election Period Under the American Rescue Plan Act The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) subsidizes the Consolidated
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NY HERO Act, Employers, Airborne Infectious Disease Prevention Plan
New York HERO Act Requires Employers to Adopt an Airborne Infectious Disease Prevention Plan and Allow Employees to Form Workplace Safety Committees On May 5, 2021, New York Governor Andrew
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Legalized Recreational Marijuana Use Comes to the NYS Workplace
Legalized Recreational Marijuana Use Comes to the New York State Workplace On March 31, 2021, New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act into law
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New York State Legalizes Marijuana for Adult Use
New York State Legalizes Marijuana for Adult Use After many attempts and much debate, New York has become the 15th state to legalize the adult use of recreational marijuana. The
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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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