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January 04 2023
Client Alert: Reminders for New York Employers Amid the COVID-19 Winter Surge
As 2023 has arrived and COVID-19 cases are back on the rise, we take this opportunity to remind New York employers of their continuing obligations regarding COVID-19 when it comes to their employees, and of previous requirements that are no longer in effect.
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September 20 2022
Client Alert: NYC To Lift Private Employer COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Effective November 1, 2022
NYC Mayor Eric Adams announced today that the private employer COVID-19 vaccine mandate will be lifted effective November 1, 2022.
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September 14 2022
Client Alert: New York State Now Follows CDC Guidelines for COVID-19-Related Quarantine
As you may know, the CDC recently updated its guidelines regarding COVID-19 exposure to eliminate the quarantine requirement after close contact with someone who has COVID-19 for all individuals regardless of vaccination status. While New York initially declined to adopt this revised guidance, as of today, September 14, 2022, the New York State Department of Health is following suit. As a result, individuals in New York who have been exposed to COVID-19 but are not exhibiting symptoms do not need to quarantine unless they develop symptoms or test positive.
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March 18 2022
Client Alert: COVID-19 No Longer Subject To NY Hero Act Requirements; NYC Private Employer Vaccination Mandate To Remain In Place
This afternoon, New York State announced that the designation of COVID-19 as an “airborne infectious disease” subject to the requirements of the NY HERO Act has ended. The primary impact of this announcement is that employers may immediately discontinue daily pre-workday health screenings.
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March 04 2022
Client Alert – Update: “Key To NYC” Vaccine Mandate Lifted Effective March 7, 2022
NYC Mayor Eric Adams has announced that the Key to NYC program mandating proof of vaccination to enter certain indoor public businesses, including restaurants, bars, gyms and entertainment venues, will officially end Monday, March 7th. Businesses are free to continue requiring proof of full or partial vaccination at their election.
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February 28 2022
Client Alert: NYC Preps To Lift “Key To NYC” Vaccine Mandate
Over the weekend, NYC Mayor Eric Adams announced that the Key to NYC program mandating proof of vaccination to enter certain indoor public businesses, including restaurants, bars, gyms and entertainment venues, will likely end Monday, March 7th.
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February 09 2022
Client Alert: NYS Relaxes Mask Mandate Starting Tomorrow
Governor Hochul has announced that effective tomorrow, February 10, 2022, businesses in NYS no longer need to require a “fully vaccinated environment” in order to allow individuals to go maskless. As you are probably aware, the current rule is that either everyone be fully vaccinated or everyone (regardless of vaccination status) has to wear a mask. Starting tomorrow, only unvaccinated individuals must wear a mask indoors.
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January 25 2022
Client Alert: NYS Mask Mandate Remains In Effect
Yesterday, a Nassau County judge issued a decision ruling that the NYS mask mandate is unenforceable. This created understandable confusion about whether NYS’ mask mandate remains in effect. NYS’ mask mandate does remain in effect for the time being. NYS has already filed an appeal, and the appellate court stayed the Nassau County decision – meaning that the mask mandate remains in effect until there is a decision on the appeal.
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