COVID-19: Know Your Rights Training for Law Students

The hardest hit demographic during the coronavirus pandemic has been the world’s elderly population, but what can be missing from the reporting is the precarious employment of many domestic workers and senior caregivers whose work has been affected by the lockdowns. Domestic care workers are eligible for unemployment insurance in New York, and we encourage those who have been laid off to apply.

Currently only some federal employees are legally entitled to hazard pay, but there are some proposals in Congress to change that.

Tradition is a hard thing to break, and in some industries, it is proving especially difficult during the coronavirus lockdown that is affecting most of the world. Even “Essential Businesses” in New York, which are allowed to remain open, should be utilizing remote work to the extent possible, and all businesses should be following safety precautions. If you feel unsafe at work, get in touch with us to understand your rights and options.