FFCRA Leave Permitted for Employees Whose Child’s Summer Plans Are Canceled Due to COVID-19
The federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) provides emergency family leave and sick leave for employees who are unable to work or telework while caring for children whose school or place of care is closed or childcare provider is unavailable due to COVID-19. Now that the school year is over, the question arises: May […]
The Shenkman Private Client Group of Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. Accountant/Attorney “Summer Webinar Series.”
This morning, Chaim Book was the featured speaker on the Shenkman Private Client Group of Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. Accountant/Attorney “Summer Webinar Series.” Chaim addressed many topics regarding workplace law in the post-COVID-19 pandemic world including: How to prepare for re-opening offices. The legal challenges of returning to work when the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions are […]
Revised PPP Loan Forgiveness Application and Guidance
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Application issued by the Small Business Administration (SBA) has been updated as of June 16, 2020. Borrowers can access the revised loan forgiveness application HERE. Further, on June 22, 2020, the SBA released new Interim Final Rules on the PPP Flexibility Act, which was signed into law on […]
S8275A & S8181A Signed: NYS Bills Regarding Unemployment Benefits and Disaster Emergency Loans
Governor Cuomo recently signed into law two bills that arose from the COVID-19 pandemic, affecting businesses and individuals: S8181A and S8275A. Through Executive Order 202.31, Governor Cuomo temporarily suspended forfeiture of unemployment benefits that was imposed on claims based on previous false statements or representations. S8275A, which was signed into law on June 13, 2020, amends the […]
Why I Prefer Mediation and Hot Topics in Employment Law
Please listen to the below recording of Chaim Book’s interview with Professor Elliot Lasson of the University of Maryland Baltimore County where Chaim discusses how he got into employment law; workplace issues that arise relating to accommodation; why he prefers mediation and what are the hot areas of employment law in 2020.
Supreme Court Rules in Favor of LGBTQ Workplace Rights
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of the United States (“Supreme Court”) ruled on June 15, 2020 by a 6-3 vote that employers who discriminate against their employees on the basis of their sexual orientation or transgender status are in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Law of 1964 (“Title VII”). The […]
New York and New Jersey Prepare for Phase 2 of Reopening Their Economies
New York. In New York State, all regions except for the five boroughs of New York City have already started reopening as part of Phase 1 of Governor Cuomo’s New York Forward initiative. Governor Cuomo announced that New York City can expect to enter Phase 1 of reopening on June 8, 2020. Phase 1 industries […]
U.S. Department of Labor Finalizes Rule on Fluctuating Workweek Pay Method
On May 20, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) announced its final rule on fluctuating workweek pay, which revises the DOL’s proposed regulation on the method of pay to employees working fluctuating hours week by week. The DOL’s final rule states that if employers choose to pay additional compensation to salaried nonexempt workers—such as […]
OSHA’s Updated Guidance on COVID-19 Recordkeeping Obligations
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires employers to keep their workplaces safe and healthy for their employees. As part of their obligations to keep the workplace safe and healthy, employers must record and, in some cases report, injuries and illnesses. Under OSHA guidelines, COVID-19 is a “recordable” illnesses. On April 10, 2020, OSHA […]
Nassau County Judge Upholds Constitutionality of the Child Victims Act
On May 13, 2020, a judge in Nassau County Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the Child Victims Act (“CVA”) in 44 consolidated cases brought against the Archdiocese of Rockville Centre. The Archdiocese had moved to dismiss the cases on the grounds that the recently-passed CVA—which revived claims related to sexual abuse of children for […]
