In Focus: New York City’s Vaccine Mandate for Private Employers
New York City’s vaccination mandate takes effect on December 27. All private-sector employers in the city will be required to ensure their employees are vaccinated against Covid-19. While the mandate will likely face legal challenges, the courts have sided with the city in litigation over previous mandates. The best way for employers...
Vaccine Mandate in Effect for NY Health Care Workers
New York State’s vaccine mandate for healthcare workers went into effect on Sept.28, requiring them to have at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine to continue to work. Currently, an estimated 70,000 out of 450,000 health care workers remain unvaccinated, according to data recently released by the state.
Can an Employer Require You to Get a Covid-19 Vaccine?
While COVID-19 vaccinations may not be available to the general public until later next year, some employers are currently considering whether they should require their workers to be vaccinated. Similarly, employees have expressed concerns about whether they will be required to be vaccinated to return to their office or as a condition...
EEOC Updates COVID-19 Guidance
In September, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated its guidance on COVID-19 and the workplace. The update provides answers to common questions about returning employees and federal equal employment opportunity laws. If you have concerns about your employment rights during what some are calling the “new normal,” talk to...
EEOC Updates COVID-19 Return to Work Guidance
In June, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated its March 18, 2020 guidance, What You Should Know About COVID-19 and the ADA, the Rehabilitation Act, and other EEO laws. The updated guidance addressed a number of employment-related concerns as businesses reopen, including age discrimination, disability accommodations and workplace harassment.
The Risk of Employment Litigation in the Wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered a tectonic shift in the employment landscape that may result in a wave of litigation alleging employers violated existing labor laws and the recently enacted coronavirus leave law. If you believe your employment rights have been violated, you should consult with an experienced employment lawyer.
Clearing Pandemic Hurdles as Employers Reopen
As states begin allowing businesses to reopen, employers will face significant challenges on a number of fronts, including complying with wage-and-hour laws and administering COVID-19 tests to workers. The best way to navigate these challenging times is with the advice and guidance of an experienced employment lawyer.
Businesses...
Businesses Taking PPP Loans Face Potential Liabilities
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (the CARES Act), signed into law by President Trump on March 27, 2020, established the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to provide financial relief to businesses impacted by the COVID-19 crisis.
PPP loans are intended to be used primarily for payroll costs;...
EEOC Says Employers May Test Employees for COVID-19
On April 23, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated its guidance on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and coronavirus. The EEOC previously announced that employers who are covered by the ADA could check their employees’ temperature to determine whether they have a fever. Now, the agency has clarified that...
The Impact of Telecommuting During the COVID-19 Pandemic on ADA Accommodation Cases
Although the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) requires employers to make reasonable accommodations for disabled employees so that they can perform their job duties, the courts have generally been reluctant to consider allowing employees to work from home an accommodation under the ADA.
Now, the embrace of teleworking for office...