April 8, 2020
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CLE on COVID-19: Legal Issues and Government Resources Employers Should Know

Here is a video of the CLE provided by Associate Alex Berke through the Dutchess County and Westchester County Bar Associations on April 1, 2020. It contains information on New York State Paid Family Leave, the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act expansion, and general information for employers on how to think through questions about their employees. Note, watching this video does not entitle you to CLE credit.

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NYS Announces Plan For New Sick Leave and Paid Leave in Response to COVID-19

March 18, 2020
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Governor Andrew Cuomo announced legislation on March 17, 2020, creating emergency job protections and paid sick leave for workers affected by COVID-19.

What Employers and Employees Need to Know About the Families First Coronavirus Response Act

March 17, 2020
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What employers and employees need to know about the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, including expansions to the Federal Family Medical Leave Act and provisions for paid sick leave.

Pregnant Women, COVID-19 and Work

March 12, 2020
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There currently is no scientific evidence that COVID-19 creates an increased risk for adverse outcomes for pregnant women. That said, pregnant women may be more susceptible to respiratory infections, including COVID-19, and should practice precautions.
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