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To obtain a precautionary or mandatory order of quarantine or isolation pursuant to the COVID-19 Paid Sick Leave Law, individuals are directed to contact their Local Health Department (LHD). A list of the various LHDs can be found on the New York State Department of Health’s website at https://www.health.ny.gov/contact-us/contact_information/ LHDs […]

Unemployment Insurance The FAQ sheet is available online at: https://labor.ny.gov/ui/pdfs/ui-covid-faq.pdf The Act also covers an individual who is self-employed, is seeking part-time employment, does not have sufficient work history, or otherwise would not qualify for regular unemployment or extended benefits under state or federal law or pandemic emergency unemployment compensation and […]

Norman Siegel and Steven Hyman, the attorneys who represented a Maine nurse in the legal fights over a 2014 quarantine order for Ebola, predicted that few civil liberty claims led over coronavirus restrictions would hold up in court. Read More

While not constituting a quarantine per se, the governor’s action nevertheless have imposed significant restriction on New Yorkers, their livelihoods and their freedom of movement. Read More

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted nearly all ways of life, including businesses throughout New York State. The following addresses and summarizes recent Federal (FFCRA) and New York State legislation, which give additional protections and benefits to employees. I. Federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)      a. FMLA: This […]