COVID-19
3.10.21 COVID-19 Bulletin: American Rescue Plan Passes
Today, the State Legislature is passing a short-term budget extender, indicating a continued lack of consensus on a budget deal. The extender allows the state government to continue operations while buying time for the Governor and Legislature to reach an agreement on a number of outstanding issues. As we
Read More3.3.21 COVID-19 Bulletin: NYS Updates
Today, the State Legislature is passing a short-term budget extender, indicating a continued lack of consensus on a budget deal. The extender allows the state government to continue operations while buying time for the Governor and Legislature to reach an agreement on a number of outstanding issues. As we
Read More1.27.21 COVID-19 Bulletin: Cuomo Lifts Zone Restrictions in WNY
Today, the State Legislature is passing a short-term budget extender, indicating a continued lack of consensus on a budget deal. The extender allows the state government to continue operations while buying time for the Governor and Legislature to reach an agreement on a number of outstanding issues. As we
Read More1.25.21 COVID-19 Bulletin: PPP Round 2 Is Open & NYS Unemployment Insurance Update
Today, the State Legislature is passing a short-term budget extender, indicating a continued lack of consensus on a budget deal. The extender allows the state government to continue operations while buying time for the Governor and Legislature to reach an agreement on a number of outstanding issues. As we
Read More1.14.21 COVID-19 Bulletin: Indoor Dining Can Resume
Today, the State Legislature is passing a short-term budget extender, indicating a continued lack of consensus on a budget deal. The extender allows the state government to continue operations while buying time for the Governor and Legislature to reach an agreement on a number of outstanding issues. As we
Read More1/12 Webisode: Relief Package 2.0 & Employee Vaccinations
The new year brings new information employers need to know regarding COVID-19. Experts from Phillips Lytle LLP discuss how employers can better navigate two critical issues:
Details of the new COVID-19 Relief Package including:
Read More1.11.21 COVID-19 Bulletin: NYS State of the State
Today, the State Legislature is passing a short-term budget extender, indicating a continued lack of consensus on a budget deal. The extender allows the state government to continue operations while buying time for the Governor and Legislature to reach an agreement on a number of outstanding issues. As we
Read More11/17 Webisode: New Guidelines for Out-of-State Travelers
NYS has changed protocols for people traveling to New York including state residents.
The new mandate was issued as part of an executive order by Governor Cuomo and allows people to test-out of quarantine.
Read More8/26 Webisode: School’s Back (Mostly) What Employers Need to Know About Paid Leave
The U.S. Department of Labor published guidance concerning eligibility for paid leave and Pandemic Unemployment Assistance related to the reopening of schools.
The new mandate was issued as part of an executive order by Governor Cuomo and allows people to test-out of quarantine.
8/20 Webisode: Borrower Beware: Defending PPP Loans from After-the-Fact Gov’t Scrutiny
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) was a lifeline to many companies faced with the existential threat of an unknown pandemic. But the prospect of “free money” by loan forgiveness comes with ever-evolving strings – including the possibility of an audit and scrutiny by federal agencies with the jurisdiction and political will to investigate borrowers’ eligibility and use of funds.
The new mandate was issued as part of an executive order by Governor Cuomo and allows people to test-out of quarantine.
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