2021March-COVID-19 Workplace Update for New York State Employers

As vaccinations and continued adherence to health and safety measures begin to speed the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, myriad legal changes affecting the workplace are also occurring. In New York State, Governor Andrew Cuomo just signed into law legislation providing employees with paid time off to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. The State’s travel restrictions for some domestic travelers have also been eased and will be totally lifted as of April 1, 2021. In addition, the recently passed American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) extends the federal tax credits available for employers that voluntarily provide leave to employees for covered COVID-19 reasons under the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (EPSLA) and Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (EFMLEA). New York State employers should be aware of these developments and their effect on the workplace and their employees.

New York State Paid Vaccination Leave Law

As vaccinations and continued adherence to health and safety measures begin to speed the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, myriad legal changes affecting the workplace are also occurring. In New York State, Governor Andrew Cuomo just signed into law legislation providing employees with paid time off to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. The State’s travel restrictions for some domestic travelers have also been eased and will be totally lifted as of April 1, 2021. In addition, the recently passed American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) extends the federal tax credits available for employers that voluntarily provide leave to employees for covered COVID-19 reasons under the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (EPSLA) and Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (EFMLEA). New York State employers should be aware of these developments and their effect on the workplace and their employees.

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