Governor Cuomo Announces New York Reopening Guidelines
On May 5, 2020, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced guidelines to be followed for businesses and regions of the State to reopen following the expected termination of the State’s PAUSE Order on May 15, 2020. Regional reopening will be based on the four following metrics: (1) 14 days of decline in net hospitalizations and deaths; (2) 30% hospital and ICU beds available; (3) ability to conduct 30 virus tests per month for every 100,000 residents; and (4) 30 contact tracers for every 100,000 residents.
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OSHA Issues Important COVID-19 Guidance for NFSA Contractors
After generally deferring to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) thus far in the COVID-19 pandemic, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued industry-specific guidance for construction companies.
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Paycheck Protection Program Resumes Monday, April 27th
Legislation passed the Senate, House and was signed by President Trump last Friday infusing the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) with an additional $310 billion in funding.
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DOL Clarifies FFCRA Issues for Employers
We all know that many times having frequently asked questions and answers available makes a big difference! NFSA is happy to share that the Department of Labor (DOL) recently released answers to questions frequently asked by employers regarding paid leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)
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