Hey Compliance Warriors! Did you hear about the NY State taxation of out-of-state telecommuters? I wonder which other states will follow suit? Read on… Via:https://fkks.com/news/do-telecommuters-working-in-another-state-owe-new-york-state-income-taxes New York State recently issued new tax guidance for telecommuters providing answers to questions about the impact of COVID-19 on their New York State and New York City personal income tax liability. Among […]
HR News, Human Resources, New York, Payroll
BREAKING NEWS: New York District Court Vacates Parts of FFCRA Regulations Including Healthcare Provider Definition
Hey Compliance Warriors! Not long after the Department of Labor (DOL) issued the FFCRA regulations, the state of New York filed a lawsuit challenging some of the provisions. Yesterday, August 3rd, 2020, the federal district court in New York struck down four provisions in the regulations. Read on…
Hey Compliance Warriors! New York issued new guidance on starting phase 3 of reopening the state. Because of NYC being the worst-hit area in the US, extra precaution needs to be taken when talking about opening up safely. Read on… Article Via: seyfarth.com “As discussed previously, Governor Cuomo’s reopening plan – titled “New York […]
Employment Law Blogs, HR News, Human Resources, New York
NYC Employers Blocked From Pre-Employment Marijuana Tests
Hey Compliance Warriors! Because of the decriminalization and regulation of legal marijuana in many places, New York City has introduced a new mandate that disallows most employers from requiring testing for marijuana prior to employment. To get into the details, Read on… Article Via: seyfarth.com “While it has been a challenge for employers to keep […]
health and safety, Human Resources, New York
COVID-19 – Paid Leave for Health Care Workers In New York
Hey Compliance Warriors! New guidance has been given to medical facilities in NY mandating that their healthcare workers be given paid leave. This leave comes with several COVID-19 based caveats but it is a significant step in the right direction of treating healthcare workers as they should be. Read on… Article Via: littler.com “On May […]
Employment Law Blogs, health and safety, New York
New York Rules For Face Mask Requirements For Essential Business Employees
Hey Compliance Warriors! New York is another in a line of states requiring face coverings being worn by essential business employees. Below you’ll see the guidance issued and plenty of questions answered. Read on… Article Via: fisherphillips.com “Governor Cuomo recently issued an Executive Order directing essential businesses to provide face coverings to their employees when […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! New York has been hit hard by the Coronavirus pandemic, but they’re still trying to keep doing everything they can to stay safe and soldier on. Some additional guidance was given for NY employers on the issue of paid sick leave to help out in this difficult time. Read on… Article Via: […]
HR News, New York, Sexual Harassment
All Independent Contractors Protected Under New Human Rights Law In NYC
Hey Compliance Warriors! Having independent contractors in a workplace can be a tricky thing for any employer because it opens up a number of additional payroll and legal stipulations. The city of New York has taken steps to protect these independent contractors from any under-used or unestablished laws. Read on… […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! As 2020 approaches, there is a lot of new legislation. Here is an update that may require employee handbook revisions for New York State Employers. Read on…
Hey Compliance Warriors! Here’s an update on NYPFL for 2020. Read on…