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SBA Issues New Loan Forgiveness Rules & Application for Small Borrowers

SBA ISSUES NEW LOAN FORGIVENESS RULES AND APPLICATION FOR SMALL BORROWERS In an effort to simplify the loan forgiveness process for small business owners, the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) has adopted de minimis exceptions to the loan forgiveness reduction rules for Paycheck Protection Act loans of $50,000 or less. The SBA has adopted a new […]

MSF Client Alert EEOC Updated COVID-19 Guidance on Return to Work Concerns

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) has once again updated its COVID-19 guidance to assist employers as they prepare for employees to return to work. These updates focus on testing employees, collecting and protecting medical information and disability accommodations. To download the full client alert, please click here. Andrea B. Neuman Partner | Chair, […]

Employee Leave for School “Closures” Under the FFCRA

Employee Leave for School “Closures” Under the FFCRA With the new school year upon us and the wide range of approaches schools are taking to address COVID-19 concerns, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) provided additional guidance as to when a school is considered “closed” for purposes of taking leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response […]

Tip Credit Changes Under the Miscellaneous Wage Order

Per Order issued by the Commissioner of the New York State Department of Labor on December 31, 2019, the allowable tip credit is phasing out for businesses covered by the Minimum Wage Order for Miscellaneous Industries and Occupations (the “Miscellaneous Wage Order”). Click here to read the full alert

No Marijuana Testing for Prospective Employees in New York City

Effective May 10, 2020, most New York City employers will no longer be able to test prospective employees as a condition of employment for the presence of tetrahydrocannabinols (“THC”), the psychoactive ingredient in marijuana, in the prospective employee’s system. Click here to read the full alert

MSF Client Alert- Additional Guidance on the Paycheck Protection Program

The Department of the Treasury, the Small Business Administration and the Internal Revenue Service issued additional interim final rules and updated the Paycheck Protection Program Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQs”). The additional guidance was issued on April 23, 24, 26, 27, 28 29 and 30, 2020 and May 3, 2020. To download the full client alert, […]

MSF Client Alert – New York State Sick and Voting Leave Guidance

While employers have been consumed with the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on operations, New York’s budget was passed and signed into law. Included in the budget was legislation that requires all employers in New York to provide their employees with sick leave and once again changes employee voting leave entitlements. To download the full […]

MSF Client Alert – NY Businesses Must Supply Face Masks

Governor Andrew Cuomo signed an executive order requiring essential businesses or entities in New York to provide their employees with face covering. To download the full client alert, please click here. Andrea B. Neuman Partner | Chair, Employment 212.655.3513 | abn@msf-law.com Gregg M. Kligman Counsel | Employment (646) 273 8209 | gmk@msf-law.com Samantha L. Frenchman […]

MSF Client Alert: Employer Resources: Unemployment Benefits Under the CARES Act

New York State’s Department of Labor has issued new resources relating to state Unemployment Insurance benefits and the additional benefits provided by the CARES Act. To download the full client alert, please click here. Andrea B. Neuman Partner | Chair, Employment 212.655.3513 | abn@msf-law.com Gregg M. Kligman Counsel | Employment (646) 273 8209 | gmk@msf-law.com […]

MSF Client Alert: Employer Resources: Leave Pursuant to the Families First Coronavirus Response

The Department of Labor has Issued New Resources Relating to Paid Sick Leave and Expanded Family and Medical Leave Provided by the Families First Coronavirus Act. To download the full client alert, please click here. Andrea B. Neuman Partner | Chair, Employment 212.655.3513 | abn@msf-law.com Gregg M. Kligman Counsel | Employment (646) 273 8209 | […]

MSF Client Alert: SBA Issues Paycheck Protection Program – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

The Small Business Administration Issued Additional New Resources related to Paycheck Protection Program Loans in the Form of Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQs”). The FAQs were issued on April 7, 2020 and updated as of April 8, 2020. To download the full client alert, please click here. Andrea B. Neuman Partner | Chair, Employment 212.655.3513 | […]

MSF Client Alert: Coronavirus Guidance – Paid Sick Leave

In the face of the rapid spread of infection of our national population with COVID-19 and closures of businesses, school and day care centers, it is important for New York City employers to remember their obligations under the New York City Earned Safe and Sick Time Act. To download the full client alert, please click […]

MSF Client Alert: Federal Response to COVID-19: Paid Sick Leave and Family and Medical Leave Expansion

On March 18, 2020, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “Law”) was signed into law. The Law, which goes into effect on April 2, 2020, requires certain employers to provide paid sick leave benefits and increased Family and Medical Leave Act benefits to employees affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Law also provides tax […]

MSF Client Alert – Coronavirus Guidance

In light of the rapid spread of COVID-19 coronavirus across the globe and within the United States, employers should be prepared to address any effects on their operations. While the impact will be unique to every business, the following are some issues that employers should consider: Do employers have an obligation to protect workers from […]

New York Expands Sexual Harassment Law – Yet Again!

New York Expands Sexual Harassment Law – Yet Again New York Enacts Law Significantly Expanding Rights Related to Harassment, Discrimination and Retaliation in the Workplace In the closing days of the legislative session in June 2019, New York State’s progressive legislature took yet another step to strengthen worker protections against harassment, discrimination and retaliation. After […]

April Fool’s Day – New York State and New York City Sexual Harassment Training requirements is NO JOKE!

April Fools’ Day may be approaching, but compliance with the New York State and New York City Sexual Harassment Training requirements is no joke! New York State’s sexual harassment training requirement became effective in October 2018 and requires employers with one or more employees to have implemented a sexual harassment policy and adopt a complaint […]

Election Day Reminder for Tri-State Employers

With the mid-term elections approaching, employers must be cognizant of state laws that provide certain rights to employees voting on Election Day. In New York State, employees who do not have “sufficient time,” meaning four (4) consecutive, non-working hours while the polls are open, are entitled to take off as much time as necessary to […]

Updates to Notice of Rights Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act

Updates to Notice of Rights Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act — Effective September 21, 2018 This Client Alert is intended for employers who run background checks on current or prospective employees pursuant to the Fair Credit Reporting Act. On September 12, 2018, the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection issued an interim final rule updating the […]

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SBA Issues New Loan Forgiveness Rules & Application for Small Borrowers

MSF Client Alert EEOC Updated COVID-19 Guidance on Return to Work Concerns

Employee Leave for School “Closures” Under the FFCRA

Tip Credit Changes Under the Miscellaneous Wage Order

No Marijuana Testing for Prospective Employees in New York City

MSF Client Alert- Additional Guidance on the Paycheck Protection Program

MSF Client Alert – New York State Sick and Voting Leave Guidance

MSF Client Alert – NY Businesses Must Supply Face Masks

MSF Client Alert: Employer Resources: Unemployment Benefits Under the CARES Act

MSF Client Alert: Employer Resources: Leave Pursuant to the Families First Coronavirus Response

MSF Client Alert: SBA Issues Paycheck Protection Program – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

MSF Client Alert: Coronavirus Guidance – Paid Sick Leave

MSF Client Alert: Federal Response to COVID-19: Paid Sick Leave and Family and Medical Leave Expansion

MSF Client Alert – Coronavirus Guidance

New York Expands Sexual Harassment Law – Yet Again!

April Fool’s Day – New York State and New York City Sexual Harassment Training requirements is NO JOKE!

Election Day Reminder for Tri-State Employers

Updates to Notice of Rights Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act

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