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Update Applicable to:All employers of construction contractors in the state of New York. What happened?On January 1, 2022, an expansion of the prevailing wage law
Update Applicable to:All employers in the state of New York. What happened?In our previous communication, we informed you about New York Hero Act that was
Update Applicable to:All employers with a place(s) of businesses in the state of New York What happened?On November 8, 2021, New York Governor Kathy Hochul
2022 OSHA Penalty Amounts What happened?The Department of Labor (DOL) has released its 2022 inflation-adjusted civil monetary penalties that may be assessed on employers for
Supreme Court Votes to Stay OSHA ETS, Reinstates Vaccine Mandate for Healthcare Workers Update Applicable to:All employers with 100 or more employees, and all employers
Update Applicable to:All employer in the state of New York What happened?On December 22, 2021, the New York State Department of Labor (NYSDOL) issued final
Update Applicable to:All employers of healthcare and essential workers in the state of New York What happened?On December 24, 2021, the NYSDOH issued updated isolation
Update Applicable to: All employers in the state of New York What happened? On January 4, 2022, the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH)
Update Applicable to:All employers of healthcare, home healthcare, sanitation, grocery store, pharmacy, and restaurant employees in the state of New York What happened?On December 24, 2021,
CDC Updates and Shortens Recommended Isolation and Quarantine Period for General Population Update Applicable to:All employers What happened?|On December 27, 2021, the Centers for Disease
Posting Updates (This section provides you with an overview of labor law postings for this month. Note: many of these are included in the federal/state
Update Applicable to:All employers in the state of New York What happened?On November 1, 2021, Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law Senate Bill S2928A (SB
Update Applicable to:All employers in New York City. What happened?On December 15, 2021, the New York City Council passed an amendment to the New York City
“Ban the Box Act” for Federal Contractor Has Taken Effect Update Applicable to:All employers with federal contractors. What happened?The federal Fair Chance to Compete for
Update Applicable to:All employers in New York City, New York. What happened?On November 23, 2021, the New York City Council passed a bill that would
Update Applicable to:All employers in the state of New York. What happened?On December 10, 2021, Governor Hochul announced a new mandate requiring that masks be
Update Applicable to:All employers in New York City. What happened?On December 6, 2021, Mayor de Blasio of New York City announced expansions to the “Key
Update Applicable to:All employers in the state of New York. What happened?On December 15, 2021, the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) extended its
Federal Court Reinstates OSHA ETS Update Applicable to:All employers with 100 or more employees. What happened?On December 17, 2021, the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
New York Department of Labor Releases Guidance on Cannabis Drug Testing for Most Employees Update Applicable to:All employers in the State of New York. What
OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) Vaccine Mandate Latest Update: The following was provided by the trusted Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete Law Firm, which outlines
Effective January 1, 2022, minimum wage rate increases will go into effect for a number of states, cities, and municipalities. These increases will be applicable
OSHA Begins Process of Creating Standard to Protect Workers from Hazardous Heat (WORK IN PROGRESS) Update Applicable to:All businesses with indoor and outdoor worksites. What
Update Applicable to: All employers with Medicare and Medicaid-certified healthcare employees. What happened? On November 5, 2021, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
Update Applicable to: All employers with 100 or more employees. What happened? On November 4, 2021, the U.S Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health
Update Applicable to: All employers with tipped employees. What happened? On October 28, 2021, The Department of Labor (DOL) announced publication of the Tips Dual
Plan Ahead (This section provides you with an overview of current and upcoming laws that take effect) Law / Regulation Effective Date Oklahoma Authorizes Tax
New York Minimum Wage Increase Update Applicable to:All employers in New York. What happened?On September 22, 2021, the New York State Division of the Budget
U.S Department of Labor Announces Minimum Wage Increase for Federal Contractors Update Applicable to:All federal contractors with workers performing work on or in connection with,
Update Applicable to: All employers in New York. What happened? On September 30, 2021, the New York State commissioner extended the COVID-19 designation. What are
OSHA’s Mandate-or-Test Emergency Rule Pending Final Review Update Applicable to: All employers with 100 or more employees. What happened? On October 12, 2021, the Occupational
Update Applicable to:All employers in New York. What happened?On September 23, 2021, the New York Department of Labor (DOL) updated their NY HERO Act model
Plan Ahead (This section provides you with an overview of current and upcoming laws that take effect) Law / Regulation Effective Date Maryland Amends Flexible
NYC Council Requires Human Service Contractors to Enter Labor Peace Agreements Update Applicable to: All employers in New York City (NYC) that contract or subcontract
U.S Department of Labor Extends Joint Employer Recission Rule Update Applicable to: All employers. What happened? On September 20, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor
New York City COVID-19 Directive “Key to NYC” Enacted Update Applicable to: Employers in New York City (NYC) in the indoor food services, indoor gyms/fitness,
Extension to I-9 Compliance Flexibility Given by ICE Update Applicable to: All employers. What happened? On August 31, 2021, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Update Applicable to:All employers. What happened?On July 26, 2021, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) released guidance on “Long-COVID” being classified as
Update Applicable to:All employers. What happened?On June 15, 2021, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published a technical Q&A document on “Protections Against Employment Discrimination
Plan Ahead (This section provides you with an overview of current and upcoming laws that take effect) Law / Regulation Effective Date Texas Amends Sexual
OSHA Updates Testing and Mask Recommendations for COVID-19 Update Applicable to:All employers. What happened?On August 13, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and
Update Applicable to:All employers in New York. What happened?On July 15, 2021, the New York City Commission on Human Rights (NYCCHR) issued their updated Legal
Update Applicable to:All employers in the United States. What happened?On July 30, 2021, the IRS updated its frequently asked questions (FAQ) for employer tax credits
Update Applicable to:All employers in the United States. What happened?On June 23, 2021, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California issued an
Plan Ahead (This section provides you with an overview of current and upcoming laws that take effect) Law / Regulation Effective Date Chicago, Illinois, Amended
Acceptable I-9 Documentation Updated for Refugees and Asylees Update Applicable to:All employers What happened?On July 13, 2021, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services updated the Refugees
The NY HERO Act requires the state’s Department of Labor (DOL) to create workplace safety standards for airborne infectious disease prevention. Employers are required to
Update Applicable to:All employers in the United States. What happened?On June 23, 2021, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (UCIS) launched the H-2B Employer Data
June 19 Added as Federal Holiday Update Applicable to:All federal employers, and possibly those who work as federal contractors. What happened?On June 17, 2021, President
Effective July 1, 2021, minimum wage rate increases will go into effect for a number of states, cities, and municipalities. These increases will be applicable
New York City Passes Executive Order on Sexual Harassment Reporting Requirements Update Applicable to:All employers contracting “human services” in New York, New York. What happened?On
Biometric Requirements Suspended on Certain Visa Applications Update Applicable to:All employers utilizing the following visas: H-4 L-2 E-1 E-2 E-3 What happened?United States Citizenship and
What happened?On May 13, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) updated their COVID-19-related guidance for fully vaccinated individuals. What are the details?The CDC has
Update Applicable to:All employers. What happened?The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released new guidance for people who have been fully vaccinated with
Update Applicable to:Establishments eligible to apply for the grant program include restaurants (including franchises), bars, food trucks, breweries, bakeries, and caterers, among others. Ineligible establishments
Update Applicable to:All federal contractors. What happened?On April 27, 2021, President Biden issued an executive order raising the minimum wage of federal contractors to $15
New York Updates Health Care Personnel COVID-19 Guidance Update Applicable to:New York employers operating within the healthcare industry. What happened?On April 1, 2021, the New
Congress Passes Extension of Paycheck Protection Program Update Applicable to:All employers utilizing or looking to utilize the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). What happened?The bill pushes
New York Passes COVID-19 Vaccination Paid Leave Update Applicable to:All New York Employers. What happened?The New York State Senate unanimously voted 62-0 on March 1,
E-Verify Adds New myUploads Feature Update Applicable to:All employers utilizing E-verify. What happened?On March 10, 2021, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services announced the
Congress Passes American Rescue Plan Update Applicable to:All employers operating within the United States. What happened?The American Rescue Plan, the second COVID-19 related stimulus bill,
ICE Extends I-9 Verification Flexibility Update Applicable to:All employers with remote workforces. What happened?On January 27, 2021, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the
EEOC updates Compliance Manual on Religious Discrimination Update Applicable to:All employers. What happened?On January 15, 2021, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued an
Update Applicable to:All employers. What happened?On December 29, 2020, the DOL issued Field Assistance Bulletin 2020-7, which provides guidance to the DOL’s field staff on
Update Applicable to:Any employers utilizing workers abroad who utilized Form I-765. What happened?The DHS has announced that employers may use unexpired Form I-765, Employment Authorization
Update Applicable to:Any employers looking to utilize the H-1B visa program. What happened?U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has announced a final rule that will modify
NY Department of Labor Releases New Proposed Rules for Statewide Paid Sick Leave Program What happened?On December 2, 2020, the New York Department of Labor
COVID-19 Relief Bill: What It Means for PEOs & Small Business What happened?On Monday December 21, the House passed an omnibus spending bill that included $1.4
The CARES Act provided an opportunity for employers to offer the option of allowing qualified individuals to take a distribution (up to $100,000) from their IRA,
New York Employers Required to Send Additional Warn Notices What happened?On November 11, 2020, Governor Cuomo signed into law Assembly Bill (AB) A10674a. What are
Department of Labor (DOL) Issues New COVID-19 Guidance for Employers What happened?On November 7, 2020, the DOL released two documents outlining common workplace inspection citations
Effective January 1, 2021, minimum wage rate increases will go into effect for a number of states, cities, and municipalities. These increases will be applicable
New York Paid Family Leave Benefits to Increase What happened?Benefits for New York State’s Paid Family Medical leave policy will increase starting January 1, 2021.
Trump Administration Announces Interim Final Rules for H-1B Visa Changes What happened?Per guidance by the Trump administration, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the
New York Paid Family Leave Benefits Increasing January 1, 2021 What happened?On January 1, 2021, New York’s Paid Family Leave (NYPFL) benefits will be increasing,
Department of Labor (DOL) Joint Employer Rule Struck Down by New York Court What happened?On September 8, 2020, Judge Woods of the U.S. District County
The Department of Labor (DOL) has posted their new official revised regulations for the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), effective immediately. In addition, the
DHS Extends Temporary COVID-19 Rule Allowing Certain H-2A Petitioners to Hire Certain Foreign Workers What happened?The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has temporarily extended some
New York State Sick Leave Effective September 30, 2020 What happened?The date in which employers in New York state will be expected to provide paid
New York Supreme Court Enforces Anti-Mandatory Arbitration Law What happened?The New York Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the Civil Practice Law and Rules
Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Religious Employers What happened?On July 8, 2020, the Supreme Court decided two cases involving the impact of religion in
What happened?U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has extended Form I-9 compliance flexibility, most notable for its allowance of remote verification for Section 2 of
Supreme Court Affirms LGBTQ+ Protection Against Discrimination What happened?On June 15, 2020, the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects
New Rules Adopted Clarifying the “Safety-Sensitive” Exception What happened?New York City has adopted new rules clarifying the “Safety-Sensitive” exception for pre-employment tests. What are the
Effective July 1, 2020, minimum wage* increases will be in effect for a large number of states, cities, and municipalities. This increase will be applicable to
On June 15, 2020, the Supreme Court ruled that Title VII of the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects individuals against employment discrimination based
Fluctuating Workweek What happened?On May 20, 2020, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced a change to the rules governing overtime for fluctuating workweek salaried workers.
Voting What happened?Elections are coming up on June 23, 2020. What are the details?Employees must be given time off to be able to participate in
On April 14, 2020, we sent out a communication regarding COVID-19 relief updates including two new loan options: Main Street New Loan Facility and Main Street Expanded
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) What happened?The CDC issued additional guidance for critical infrastructure workers. What are the details?Employers should pre-screen staff before they come
Essential Workers What happened?Effective April 15, 2020 at 8:00 p.m., all essential employers must provide masks for their employees to wear. What are the details?Employees
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources At Vensure, we are working hard to provide up to date and important information regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Please review our Coronavirus
Paid Sick Leave COVID-19 What happened?The governor signed a law providing additional paid leave related to COVID-19. What are the details?Effective March 19, 2020, employers
Effective April 1, 2020, the FFCRA will go into effect. Under federal law, all employees must receive a copy of the new Department of Labor
What happened?On March 20, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced flexibility in complying with requirements related to
The COVID-19 pandemic and national response has been evolving over the past couple of weeks. Each day holds new information and important updates. We want
Department of Transportation Random Drug and Alcohol Testing Rates Increase for 2020 What happened?The Department of Transportation (DOT) operating agencies have announced that their random
Stores to Accept Cash Requirement What happened?The legislation aims to eliminate what supporters say is discrimination against low-income New Yorkers who lack bank accounts and
Subminimum Wage for Many Tipped Workers What happened?Governor Andrew Cuomo announced December 31, 2019 that the New York State Department of Labor is issuing an
Employee Retirement Income Security Act – Increased Penalties What happened?The Department of Labor (DOL) has increased the penalties for employers if they are found to
