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Hochul orders implementation of ‘Hero Act’

Hochul orders implementation of ‘Hero Act’
BY BILL MAHONEY | 09/06/2021 12:43 PM EDT
Gov. Kathy Hochul has ordered the Department of Health to declare Covid-19 a “highly contagious, communicable disease that presents a serious risk of harm to public health,” a necessary step in the implementation of a new workplace safety […]
Hochul orders implementation of ‘Hero Act’2021-09-14T15:03:55+00:00

COVID Update: ESSENTIAL BUSINESS GUIDANCE RELATED TO DETERMINING WHETHER A BUSINESS ENTERPRISE IS SUBJECT TO A WORKFORCE REDUCTION UNDER EXECUTIVE ORDER 202.68, RELATED TO NEW YORK’S CLUSTER ACTION INITIATIVE TO ADDRESS COVID-19 HOTSPOTS.

This guidance is issued in accordance with New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s Executive Order 202.68, which directs the Department of Health to determine areas in the State that require enhanced public health restrictions based upon cluster-based cases of COVID-19 at a level that compromises the State’s containment of the virus. Certain activities shall be restricted […]

COVID Update: ESSENTIAL BUSINESS GUIDANCE RELATED TO DETERMINING WHETHER A BUSINESS ENTERPRISE IS SUBJECT TO A WORKFORCE REDUCTION UNDER EXECUTIVE ORDER 202.68, RELATED TO NEW YORK’S CLUSTER ACTION INITIATIVE TO ADDRESS COVID-19 HOTSPOTS.2021-07-16T22:53:09+00:00

COVID Update: Cluster Action Initiative

RESTRICTIONS WITHIN THE CLUSTERS
The initiative will divide clusters and the areas around them into three categories with successively higher restrictions within each one: Red Zones, Orange Zones and Yellow Zones.

New Metrics for Entering Cluster Zones
On December 10, Governor Cuomo announced new metrics by which micro-cluster focus zones will be determined to help control COVID-19 spread […]

COVID Update: Cluster Action Initiative2021-07-16T22:53:17+00:00

New York State Department of Labor Announces $15 Minimum Wage Phase-in to Continue as Report Shows New York State Labor Markets Recovering from Global Pandemic

Albany, NY (December 16, 2020) –
The New York State Department of Labor today announced the state’s $15 minimum wage phase-in will continue, with the next stage taking effect December 31, 2020. This announcement comes after a statutorily required report by the Division of the Budget found the Upstate, Long Island and Westchester labor markets — […]

New York State Department of Labor Announces $15 Minimum Wage Phase-in to Continue as Report Shows New York State Labor Markets Recovering from Global Pandemic2021-02-23T20:25:55+00:00

29th NRCC Innovates, Educates, Inspires

29th NRCC Innovates, Educates, Inspires

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — The Northeast Regional Carwash Convention (NRCC), October 1-3, at the Atlantic City Convention Center boasted nearly 300 walk-ins on the first day of show hours demonstrating the need for the annual event and it’s mission, according to 2018 Chairman Doug Rieck. […]

29th NRCC Innovates, Educates, Inspires2020-12-15T16:14:47+00:00

PRESIDENT’S COLUMN

It’s that time of the year when snowstorms create lines of salt covered cars waiting in line at your wash. You’ve probably spent time going through the tunnel, checking the conveyor, brushes, soap and wax applicators. You’re sure you have enough products on hand to handle that record weekend. These are the things […]

PRESIDENT’S COLUMN2019-12-30T20:48:57+00:00

Sexual Harassement Policy & Training Now Required for Full and Part-Timers

Sexual Harassement Policy & Training Now Required for Full and Part-Timers

By William Y. Crowell, III

Legislation enacted with the 2018-19 New York State budget requires all employers to adopt a sexual harassment policy in addition to a sexual harassment training program. This mandate applies without regard to the number […]

Sexual Harassement Policy & Training Now Required for Full and Part-Timers2019-04-10T15:57:28+00:00
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