December 22, 2021
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NY State Mask Mandate Returns

       

The discovery of the Omicron variant sent shockwaves throughout the globe and has forced municipalities onto the defensive once again in efforts to contain the growing threat. In light of the threat, New York State has resumed its mask mandate, stipulating that all businesses that are open to the public and do not require proof of full vaccination must require everyone to be masked. 

The state mandate comes on the heels of an OSHA ETS requiring businesses with 100 or more employees to resume mask requirements. The state order applies to all businesses regardless of size and, at the moment, is the only enforceable mandate as OSHA deals with legal challenges to its authority to mandate masking.

Now, in New York, any public place, including entertainment venues, grocery stores, and restaurants. Many of these places already have their own rules to comply with earlier state or local mandates, but some businesses may be required to update their health measures to come into compliance with the latest rules.

Considering how quickly Omicron has swept across the world, and with New York registering an enormous uptick in positive cases, these mandates are essential for flattening the curve as we head into winter. Although state and local officials have been reluctant to implement more stringent social distancing requirements, health experts are calling for a stronger approach to the problem, especially as healthcare workers continue to burn out in significant numbers as hospitalizations increase again.

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New York Times Publishes Explainer on Child Tax Credit

July 27, 2021
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The revamped Child Tax Credit went into effect this month, with much-needed money being distributed to parents across the country. While this will be a boon for many parents, it also has the potential to create headaches for parents come tax season. Thankfully, the New York Times published helpful suggestions on who should take the credit and who should opt out.

Disability Discrimination Is Hurting the Medical Profession

July 26, 2021
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A new investigation on the Huffington Post has spotlighted a troubling trend in medicine. Many doctors with disabilities experience persistent discrimination at the hands of other physicians and medical professionals. In a profession that regularly requires workers, especially early career workers, to put in grueling shifts of 80+ hours a week, doctors with disabilities are perceived as unable to live up to the grind.

Highlights on New York State’s Legalization of Recreational Marijuana

July 19, 2021
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Now that New York State has legalized the recreational use of marijuana, there are some changes to the law as it relates to employment, for example, prohibiting discrimination on the basis of legal marijuana use outside of the workplace.

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