For the most part, New York State’s new marijuana guidance for employers means they will no longer be allowed to test employees or job applicants for cannabis, according to new regulations released by the state Department of Labor, unless the employer is permitted to do so pursuant to the provisions of Labor Law Section 201-D(4-a). […]
$125 for Small Businesses in New York State who Operate Freight Vehicles and Participate in a Focus Group on Clean Freight Vehicles
Small business owners who operate freight and goods movement vehicles in New York have an exciting opportunity to participate in this focus group and receive a $125 gift card. You can sign up here (please do so ASAP as space is limited). New York’s Climate Act has ambitious goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from freight vehicles that burn […]
Supply Chain Disruptions Threaten Holiday Shopping Season
There was hope that as the Covid-19 pandemic got under control and shopping habits became more balanced, the global supply chain disruptions would stabilize. Unfortunately, the crises has only worsened. In New York, the Port of New York and New Jersey, is experiencing longer wait times and unusual backups as a national supply chain shortage […]
Restaurant Return-to-Work Tax Credit
Restaurants and bars in New York City continue to feel the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. Although, they are able to operate at full capacity, months of lost revenue, costly loans (including personal ones), devastating supply chain issues, and vaccination mandates all contribute to a sluggish return to “normal”. The Restaurant Return-to-Work Tax Credit may […]
Hero Act: What You Need to Know
New York legislators voted on extensive new workplace health and safety protections in response to the Covid-19 pandemic known as The New York Health and Essential Rights Act, or NY HERO Act. The bill requires all employers to adopt an airborne infectious disease prevention plan. The plan must be implemented when an airborne infectious disease is […]