COVID-19: Employment, Student, and Other Sources

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March 19, 2020 – Unemployment Assistance New York State is waiving the 7-day waiting period for Unemployment Insurance benefits for people who are out of work due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) closures or quarantines. Visit the New York State Department of Labor website for more information. ·       NYS DOL is implementing a new filing system based on the first […]

Update: Governor’s Executive Order 75% Workforce

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March 19, 2020 – UPDATE: Governor Cuomo has just held his news conference and announced that Executive Order 202.6 will be adjusted from 50% to at least 75% of the workforce of non-essential services must work from home. Please see below for the full details. The executive order from Governor Cuomo requiring businesses to keep […]

Update: Governor’s Executive Order 50% Workforce

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March 19, 2020 – Good Morning – DHC will be sending out important updates most mornings and afternoons as we have new information for you. The executive order came out overnight from Governor Cuomo requiring businesses to keep at least 50% of their workforce at home and is provided in the link below. You will […]

Forbes Talks To Alex Victor About The Hospitality Industry Navigating The Coronavirus Outbreak

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March 19, 2020 – As bars, restaurants, and other hospitality businesses navigate the coronavirus outbreak, Forbes magazine turned to DHC Partner Alex Victor of the firm’s renowned Hospitality & Restaurant practice group for his legal expertise, particularly on matters concerning the New York State Liquor Authority (SLA). Under the present circumstances, Victor noted, many hospitality establishments have […]