by Kimberly Schaffer | Apr 24, 2020 | General
On April 17, 2020, the New York State Division of Human Rights (“DHR”) issued a Determination and Order after Investigation dismissing a discrimination complaint filed by a former employee’s assertion that his termination, following a drug screening, violated the...
by Kimberly Schaffer | Apr 21, 2020 | Construction, General
Couch White Partner, Jennifer Kavney Harvey, presented on Assessing Your COVID-19 Workplace/Executive Order Compliance at the Associated General Contractors of New York State, Inc.’s webinar on Tuesday, April 21, 2020.
by Kimberly Schaffer | Apr 16, 2020 | General
Yesterday, April 15, 2020, Governor Cuomo issued Executive Order No. 202.17. Pursuant to the order, beginning April 17, 2020 at 8 p.m., all individuals in New York State over the age of two will be required “to cover their mouth and nose with a mask or cloth...
by Kimberly Schaffer | Apr 13, 2020 | General
With most of the United States currently under various state mandated stay-at-home orders in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses have transitioned to a work-from-home service model. In New York, all non-essential businesses have closed in-office...
by Kimberly Schaffer | Apr 8, 2020 | General
On March 31, 2020, the IRS published new guidance regarding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) and provided updated information regarding eligible employers’ obligations under the Act. Among other things, the IRS addressed what employers need to do...
