Updated Guidance on NYS Executive Orders Mandating In-Person Workforce Reductions 3.23.20

Updated Guidance on New York State Executive Orders Mandating In-Person Workforce Reductions

On March 19, 2020, New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo issued Executive Order (EO) 202.7, modifying EO 202.6, to require that most employers in New York State “reduce the in-person workforce at any work locations by 75% no later than March 21 at 8:00 p.m.” Businesses and entities considered essential are exempt from the in-person restrictions.  Today, Governor Cuomo announced that he will be issuing a further mandate requiring non-essential businesses and entities to reduce their in-person workforce by 100% as of Sunday evening, March 22, 2020. Non-essential businesses and entities will be required to close as of that time.

As directed by Governor Cuomo, the Empire State Development Corporation (ESDC) has issued guidance intended to assist businesses in determining whether they qualify as an “Essential Business” under the EOs. The guidance provides that, for the purposes of Executive Order 202.6, “Essential Business” means...Read more