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On September 6, 2021, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law New York Senate Bill S2766, which makes contractors in the construction industry jointly and severally liable for wages owed to employees of its subcontractors. The groundbreaking new law—which adds new section 198-e to the Labor Law (“§ 198-e”)—continues the expansion of worker rights … Continue Reading
***UPDATE: On September 14, 2021, a New York district court issued an order temporarily blocking New York State from enforcing the COVID-19 vaccine mandate “to the extent it categorically requires health care employers to deny or revoke religious exemptions from COVID-19 vaccination mandates.” The temporary restraining order is currently in effect through October 12, 2021. … Continue Reading
The Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) issued updated guidance on mitigating and preventing the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace. The updated guidance largely aligns with the latest information from the Centers for Disease and Prevention regarding protecting workers who are unvaccinated or otherwise at-risk from COVID-19. OSHA’s guidance recommends that … Continue Reading
New York Legislates Joint Wage Liability for Construction Industry Contractors
By Allan Bloom and Megan Childs on Posted in Wage and Hour
New York State Announces COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate for Healthcare Workers
By Evandro Gigante, Harris Mufson, Laura Fant, Alex Downie and Megan Childs on Posted in Coronavirus
OSHA Issues Updated Guidance on Mitigating and Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 in the Workplace
By Evandro Gigante, Harris Mufson, Alex Downie and Megan Childs on Posted in Coronavirus
