Webinar Recording: Return to Business in New York City: Practical Guidance on How to Reopen in the Big Apple

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With 20 million residents, streams of commuters from neighboring states, and over 320,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases, reopening New York City businesses will present enormous and unique challenges. As New York City begins a phased return to work, companies must consider return to work plans designed to address the distinctive circumstances presented for New York City employers.

Please watch the webinar below for a practical discussion of business-critical topics for New York City employers, including:

• Governor Cuomo and Mayor de Blasio’s stated plans for reopening New York State and New York City businesses including: "New York Forward" to replace "New York Pause" effective May 15th
• Potential benefits and risks of health testing, questionnaires, and/or other queries or restrictions on who enters
• Commuting challenges and implications, including for “vertical transportation” of elevators, escalators, and stairs
• Social distancing in densely populated spaces
• Fear of or refusal to return to work
• Disability claims, reasonable accommodations, and cooperative dialogues mandated by NYC, NYS, and federal law
• Minimizing potential wage and hour risks from reopening and changed operations
• Pending New York City Council “Bill of Rights” legislation

   

This recording is eligible for CLE credit in CA, IL, NY, and NJ. Credit is pending in TX.  All other jurisdictions will be applied for as requested, but please note that not all states allow for distance learning so some states will be ineligible. To request CLE credit, fill out this form and return it to CLE@seyfarth.com.  If you have questions about jurisdictions, please email CLE@seyfarth.com. CLE credit for this recording expires on 5/11/2021.