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Revised Form I-9 for US Employers

by Staff Writer | Aug 2, 2023 | Also in the News, Compliance, Members Only

On Aug. 1, 2023, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a revised version of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification (PDF, 899.28 KB). Form I-9 is used to “verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired...

Q&A: NYS Employers and COVID-19 Sick Leave

by Staff Writer | Jul 28, 2023 | Also in the News, Compliance, Members Only

A news source recently reported that “another summer COVID wave may have started in the U.S.” (NPR, 2023). As a result, NYS employers may begin seeing an uptick in the number of employees who are absent from work due to illness. You yourself may have...

Employers: Privacy Requirements Could Catch You Off-Guard

by Harter Secrest & Emery | Jul 25, 2023 | Also in the News, Compliance, Public

Most organizations are aware of the privacy laws designed to protect consumer data. However, many organizations may not be aware that another constituency has the same rights—employees. Without the proper protocols in place for protecting and providing access to...

NY Breastfeeding Accommodations Law Amendment is Now in Effect

by Harter Secrest & Emery | Jun 14, 2023 | Also in the News, Compliance, Public

An update to New York State’s nursing employee and breastfeeding accommodations law is now in effect as of June 7. Here are the essential obligations that employers should take note of to ensure they are in full compliance. Read More

New model sexual harassment policy serves as a reminder for NY employers

by Harter Secrest & Emery | Jun 12, 2023 | Also in the News, Compliance, Public

In his most recent column published in the Rochester Business Journal, Labor and Employment Partner, Ben Mudrick, breaks down New York state’s recently revised Model Sexual Harassment Policy and what has changed. Ben discusses the circumstances leading...

NYSCA Fields Questions About Face Masks

by Clinical Practice and Research Committee | Feb 15, 2023 | Also in the News, Compliance

Are patients and practitioners still required to wear a face mask? Recently, the New York State Department of Health (DOH) weighed-in, backing away somewhat from the Department’s previous face mask mandate for certain health care settings, principally facilities...