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Posted on Jul 29, 2021 on Covid-19, Featured, Legal Updates, News by Robert G. Brody and Mark J. Taglia
July 27, 2021 Yesterday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (the “CDC”) issued new recommendations for all teachers and students to wear masks this upcoming school year, regardless of vaccination status. It further recommended …
Posted on Jul 29, 2021 on Featured, Labor Management Issues, Legal Updates, News, Workplace Safety by Robert G. Brody and Samantha E. Agosto (Law Student)
As the pandemic days of Zoom meetings in pajama pants wind to a close (or so we hope), and more Americans return to their offices, the question on everyone’s mind is – Can employers mandate …
Posted on Jul 29, 2021 on Legal Updates, Legislative Updates, News, Workplace Safety by Robert G. Brody and Mark J. Taglia
Last month Governor Cuomo signed new COVID-19 related legislation which amended the New York Health and Essential Rights Act (the “HERO Act” or the “Act”). The amendment was made to provide clarity to employers regarding …
Posted on Jul 29, 2021 on Featured, Legal Updates, Legislative Updates, News by Robert G. Brody and Mark J. Taglia
On June 22, 2021, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed into law An Act Concerning Responsible and Equitable Regulation of Adult-Use Cannabis (the “Act”). Among other things, the Act allows adult possession of up to 5 …
Posted on Jun 21, 2021 on Legal Updates, News, Tips of the Month, Union Issues by Robert G. Brody and Mark J. Taglia
No, it’s not your imagination- American sentiment is shifting towards pro-union, anti-big business at an accelerating rate. According to a recent study, public sentiment towards big business is at a near 50-year low at a …
Posted on Apr 22, 2021 on Legal Updates, Legislative Updates, News by Robert G. Brody and Taylor S. Knowles
April 22, 2021 While all larger employers around the country should be taking notice of the COBRA subsidy recently created by the federal American Rescue Plan (ARP), smaller employers should be paying attention too (For …
Posted on Apr 14, 2021 on Labor Management Issues, Legal Updates, News, NLRB, Union Issues by Robert G. Brody and Taylor S. Knowles
April 14, 2021 The NLRB announced on Friday, April 9, that workers at Amazon’s Bessemer, Alabama, distribution center voted 1,798 to 738 against unionization in a mail-ballot vote. About 500 challenged ballots have not been …
Posted on Apr 13, 2021 on Legal Updates, Legislative Updates, News, Resources, Special Alerts by Brody and Associates
April 13, 2021 The following checklist is intended to outline the new COBRA compliance requirements established by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. While employers are liable for any missed notice deadlines, it is usually the third-party plan …
Posted on Mar 8, 2021 on Legal Updates, Legislative Updates, News by Robert G. Brody and Mark J. Taglia
March 8, 2021 Last week, Connecticut’s Governor, Ned Lamont, announced plans to ease certain COVID-19 restrictions amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Governor’s phased approach progressively eases restrictions on businesses and gatherings, while maintaining appropriate …
Posted on Mar 3, 2021 on Legal Updates, News, Sex, Sexual Orientation by Robert G. Brody and Alexander Phornprapha
March 3, 2021 On February 25th, 2021, the House of Representatives narrowly passed the Equality Act (the “Act”). The Equality Act is a bill that would extend anti-discrimination protections for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and …