NEW YEAR, NEW LAWS
The top of a new year always brings the enactment of new legislation, on both the city and state levels. This year, there are a number of new laws that involve the workplace, like the requirement to include minimum and maximum starting salaries in New York City job postings. New York State Paid Family Leave allows employees to take off up to 12 weeks to take care of a new child or sick family member. Starting in 2022, employees will now receive 67% of their average weekly salary with the maximum weekly benefit being $1,068.
VAX MANDATE REMINDER
Don’t forget: the Key to NYC Vaccine Mandate is in effect and requires that people 12 and older participating in public indoor activities are now required to show proof of vaccination (two vaccine doses, except for those who have received the one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine). Starting January 29, 2022, children ages 5 to 11 must also show proof of full vaccination. Also, as of December 27, workers in New York City who perform in-person work or interact with the public in the course of business must show proof they have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
ABOUT FAB FULTON
The Fulton Area Business Alliance (FAB FULTON) is a non-profit organization that advocates for and collaborates with small businesses and property owners along Fulton Street in Brooklyn’s neighborhoods of Fort Greene and Clinton Hill to maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming community while securing resources and partnerships for initiatives that enhance and promote the district.
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