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New York State Department of Financial Services Announces Two Cybersecurity Settlements
May 12, 2021
John D. Clopper - Bond, Schoeneck & King
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Two New Pieces of Legislation Will Require “Safe Staffing” Measures in New York Hospitals and Nursing Homes
May 10, 2021
Michael E. Hickey and Mary E. Aldridge - Bond, Schoeneck & King
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Remote Work: Reminders Beyond the Pandemic
May 10, 2021
Faith A. Alejandro,
Sands Anderson PC
As the COVID-19 vaccine rolls out to bring the pandemic under control, many employers are reimagining the future of their traditional workplace—and the future includes remote work!
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Governor Cuomo Signs HERO Act Into Law
May 6, 2021
Stephanie H. Fedorka - Bond, Schoeneck & King
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New Virginia Laws Focused on Pandemic-Essential Industries
May 4, 2021
Faith A. Alejandro,
Sands Anderson PC
Governor Northam recently signed into law a half dozen new employment laws affecting employers in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Among these new laws are two that, beginning on July 1, 2021, will provide new protections for two industries that have become critical in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic: home health workers and domestic workers. Legislators have noted that these two bills, in particular, will help protect workers who are disproportionately comprised of women and racial minorities.
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New York State Legislature Passes HERO Act – Significant Workplace Health and Safety Obligations for Employers are on the Horizon
April 30, 2021
Stephanie H. Fedorka - Bond, Schoeneck & King
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Frequently Asked Questions about Collective Bargaining for Virginia Local Governments
April 23, 2021
Collective Bargaining Team,
Sands Anderson PC
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Virginia Mandates Paid Sick Leave for Certain Home Health Workers
April 23, 2021
Robyn H. Hansen,
Sands Anderson PC
On March 30, 2021, Governor Ralph Northam signed into law Paid Sick Leave solely for the benefit of a limited class of home health workers. This legislation will go into effect on July 1, 2021. Home health workers entitled to accrue paid sick leave under the new law are specifically defined as those who work on average 20 hours per week or 90 hours per month and who provide personal care, respite, or companion services to an individual who receives consumer-directed services under the state plan for medical assistance.
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