Marlin Duro-Martinez

May 8, 2024 | mondaq.com | Joshua Seidman |Marlin Duro-Martinez

Earlier this month, the New York City Earned Safe and Sick Time Act ("ESSTA") – the City's paid sick leave mandate – celebrated its 10-year anniversary. Unique substantive requirements, regular amendments to the Ordinance, Rules and administrative guidance, and proactive enforcement have been hallmarks of the mandate since it went into effect in April 2014. When paid sick leave came to New York City in 2014, the mandate was just one of a handful of paid sick leave laws around the country.

May 2, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Marlin Duro-Martinez |Joshua Seidman

What You Need to Know: Earlier this month, the New York City Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (“ESSTA”) – the City’s paid sick leave mandate – celebrated its 10-year anniversary. Unique substantive requirements, regular amendments to the Ordinance, Rules and administrative guidance, and proactive enforcement have been hallmarks of the mandate since it went into effect in April 2014. ESSTA’s Evolution.

Apr 22, 2024 | mondaq.com | Emily Barsamian |Marlin Duro-Martinez |Joshua Seidman

The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection ("DCWP") is requiring that all City employers conspicuously post its Know Your Rights at Work poster by July 1, 2024, and also provide a copy to current employees and new hires. The poster contains a QR code that links to the DCWP's website, which includes an overview of the various laws enforced by the DCWP including earned safe and sick time, temporary schedule changes and fast food worker rights.

Apr 17, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Emily Barsamian |Marlin Duro-Martinez |Joshua Seidman

What You Need to Know: The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (“DCWP”) is requiring that all City employers conspicuously post its Know Your Rights at Work poster by July 1, 2024, and also provide a copy to current employees and new hires. The poster contains a QR code that links to the DCWP’s website, which includes an overview of the various laws enforced by the DCWP including earned safe and sick time, temporary schedule changes and fast food worker rights.

Mar 18, 2024 | mondaq.com | Ian Capell |Marlin Duro-Martinez |Bernie Olshansky |Joshua Seidman

What You Need to Know: On March 1, 2024, the CDC scaled back its guidance regarding COVID-19, most notably ending its recommendation of a five-day quarantine following a positive COVID-19 diagnosis. New York State employers should monitor the New York Department of Health ("NYSDOH") website, for any potential updates to its COVID-19 isolation guidance in light of the new CDC recommendations.