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The regulations regarding when or when not to quarantine has changed rapidly in the last few months due to the dissemination of vaccines on top of the lifting of travel restrictions within New York State. The team at EBC wants to remind everyone that the local public...

HR leaders worldwide have responded to the COVID-19 pandemic in various ways, resulting in a complete transformation of our workforce today. Yet, the transition to an entirely remote environment was not easy for many individuals and still may be challenging to...

After more than a year since a record number of employees were sent to work from home, a lot has changed in today’s workplace. The COVID-19 vaccination is now a reality, and many employers must decide if, when, and in what manner to return employees to on-site work....

Regardless of your company's size or the industry you are in, there are rules that your business must adhere to. Compliance with some of these rules can be easy, and almost intuitive. In other cases, the rules may be more complex.

Administering benefits in accordance with the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) requires employers to generate and keep track of several employee notices and deadlines, making it a compliance minefield for many. In addition to the federal...

New York State's COVID-19 Restrictions and New York Forward Industry Guidance Are Lifted effective June 15, 2021 Across Commercial Settings, including:

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Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that beginning May 19, New York State will adopt the CDC's "Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People" for most business and public settings. Consistent with the CDC guidance, Pre-K to 12 schools, public...