On September 6, Governor Kathy Hochul announced the designation of COVID-19 as an airborne infectious disease under New York State’s HERO Act. This means that all NY employers, including farms, are required to activate their ...
Read More
Please see the press release and links to the report below… CONTACT: Jola Szubielski | 518-457-0752 | Jola.Szubielski@agriculture.ny.gov Hanna Birkhead | 518-457-0752 | Hanna.Birkhead@agriculture.ny.gov For Immediate Release: August 23, 2021 STATE AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONER ANNOUNCES ...
Read More
The IRS recently clarified that small employers (<500) are eligible for federal tax credits to help cover the cost of COVID-related sick and family leave, including for vaccinations, up to September 30, 2021. See ...
Read More
New York dairy farms are now getting their pre-notification letters! We’re trying to understand what is happening with New York farm labor during this time of great change in markets, regulations and technology. This ...
Read More
The New York legislature passed and the governor signed the New York HERO Act on May 5, 2021. This new legislation requires ALL employers to adopt an airborne infections disease safety standard, and requires ...
Read More