Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resource Guide
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR EMPLOYEES
PAID SICK LEAVE
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Information on Paid Sick Leave for COVID-19 impacted New Yorkers is available here: https://www.governor.ny.gov/paid-sick-leave-covid-19-impacted-new-yorkers/emergency-covid-19-paid-sick-leave
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Details for individuals and famlies, including how to apply for benefits, can be found here: https://paidfamilyleave.ny.gov/paid-family-leave-family-care
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Additional information for employees can be found here: https://www.governor.ny.gov/sites/governor.ny.gov/files/atoms/files/COVID_Sick_Leave_Employees_3-18-20_1.pdf
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UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE
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The State Department of Labor (DOL) has instituted new rules that include extended hours and restrictions about when to file unemployment insurance claims based on your last name. More information is available here: https://labor.ny.gov/pressreleases/2020/march-17-2020-1.shtm
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A step-by-step guide for filing for unemployment insurance can be found at: https://www.labor.ny.gov/ui/pdfs/Unemployment-Filing-Instructions.pdf
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The U.S. Department of Labor has provided general guidelines on how to file for unemployment insurance. More information can be found here:
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DOL provided information about the expanded unemployment insurance provisions included in the Federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act: https://labor.ny.gov/ui/cares-act.shtm
ECONOMIC IMPACT PAYMENT
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The Department of Taxation and Finance released an informational website concerning the Economic Impact Payments included in the federal CARES Act: https://on.ny.gov/3bv3zrC
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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has posted information related to the direct economic impact payment that was included in the CARES Act: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/economic-impact-payments-what-you-need-to-know