As we prepare to ring in the New Year, it’s time for NY employers to begin planning for the next wave of employment law trends predicated for 2021. Join our HR Director, Ed Kowalski and Labor Attorney, David Wise, of Makey, Butts and Wise on Wednesday, December 30 at 7:30M on WKIP’s Hudson Valley […]
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The New York State Sick Leave (NYSSL) law signed on April 3rd, 2020 established the right of all New Yorkers to sick leave, either paid or unpaid depending on their employer’s size and income. NYSSL went into effect alongside existing laws providing emergency paid sick leave in cases of COVID-19. As of September 30th, […]
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When the COVID-19 pandemic first hit the U.S. in early March, healthcare services were impacted almost immediately. While cities went on lockdown, businesses shut their doors, and people stayed home, hospitals became the center of the crisis. Almost all nonemergency services were put on hold as healthcare providers struggled to manage the care of […]
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When New York Governor Andrew Cuomo issued Executive Order 202.6 on March 20th closing all non-essential businesses to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, no one could have predicted what would happen next. Most of us assumed the virus would be gone within weeks and we’d be back in the office in no time. […]
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Families First Coronavirus Virus Act (FFCRA) – Federal Court Ruling Changes You Need to Know! On Monday, August 3, a Federal Court in New York eliminated several key provisions of the FFCRA regulations, immediately affecting employers’ liabilities. Ed Kowalski the Director of HR, and his team have a brief presentation to share which […]
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Compliance is always a priority for businesses and, as an employer, it can be challenging to keep track of all the laws, policies, and regulations your company must follow. That’s why the human resources experts at Ethan Allen created this convenient summary to cover the key federal and state laws you need to follow: […]
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This event has passed and registration for this event is now closed. Click here for a recording of the presentation. Click here to download the presentation slides. Employee claims against employers are on the rise. With many new regulations, forgivable PPP loans, and the continued threat of the Covid19 virus, employers need to […]
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This event has passed and registration for this event is now closed. Click here for a recording of the presentation. Click here to download the presentation slides. Are you ready For Phase III of New York State’s Re-Opening? The Hudson Valley is currently scheduled to move to Phase III in New York State’s […]
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This event has passed and registration for this event is now closed. Click here for a recording of the presentation. Click here to download the presentation slides. Are you ready For Phase II of New York State’s Re-Opening? As an employer there are many challenges ahead as we move through the next 3 stages of […]
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The world is facing unprecedented challenges – point-blank, things feel a little scary. In a time where layoffs are an all too real reality and a tangible timeline doesn’t yet exist, leaders can still help their people feel safe, supported, and empowered. While you’re no doubt working around the clock to strategize ways for […]
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