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COVID-19 Legal Check-Up: Where Are We Now?

With the onset of the COVID-19 XBB.1.5 variant, more employees are in need of time off from work this winter to recover from unfortunate illness. Below is a quick update for employers on the current state of COVID-19 paid leave laws available to employees:

NYS COVID Paid Leave: Still in Effect. Enacted in March 2020, NY COVID Paid Leave is codified into law, with no expiration date. Accordingly, employees are still entitled to up to three paid leaves if subject to a mandatory or precautionary order of isolation or quarantine issued by the NYS Department of Health (or any governmental entity similarly authorized).

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