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Executive Order 202.6
6 published works
Real Estate & Construction Law
Will Unionized New York City Construction Workers be Entitled to Premium Pay Under Pending City Legislation?
By Jason R. Finkelstein, Bradley P. Pollina
As we previously blogged, the New York City Council has introduced an expansive COVID-19 relief package, which includes a proposed bill requiring large “essential businesses” to pay premiums to certain…
New York Business Law and Commercial Litigation Blog
Basic Legal Considerations for Construction Companies During the Coronavirus Pandemic
By Christopher Vatter, Charles Segal
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought uncertainty and upheaval to communities and businesses across the country. There is particular confusion in the New York construction industry about which types of construction…
ZP Perspectives
COVID-19 Law Alert: Shutdown of “Non-Essential” Construction Projects
Governor Cuomo's latest directive concerning the COVID-19 pandemic directs New York State contractors to shut their "non-essential" construction projects and keep them closed until April 21, 2020. Empire State Development…
E2 Law Blog
New York Environmental Regulator Issues Guidance on Essential Construction in Support of Cleanup Activities
By Steven C. Russo, Peter Mezey
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) recently released guidance on what constitutes “essential” construction in support of remedial activities pursuant to Executive Order (EO) 202.6 signed by…
Real Estate & Construction Law
NYC DOB Offers Guidance on Affordable Housing as to Essential vs Non-Essential Project
By Brian L. Gardner, Aaron S. Brotman
On March 30, 2020, the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) offered guidance on what “Essential” construction means for a project with an affordable housing component under the updated…
Real Estate & Construction Law
NY Halts Non-Emergency and Non-Essential Construction Work, Expanding Guidance on “Essential” Services
On March 26, 2020, Governor Cuomo directed modifications to the guidance on his Executive Order 202.6 including changes to treatment of construction as an "essential" service. The previous guidance on "essential"…