March 20, 2020

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

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COVID-19 Updates and Resources

At the City, State, and Federal levels, policymakers are moving to address some of the most pressing concerns:  

• The NYS Legislature has passed legislation guaranteeing job protection and pay for New Yorkerswho have been quarantined as a result of novel coronavirus. 
• The NYS Department of Financial Services has issued a new directive to New York State mortgage servicers to provide 90-day mortgage relief to mortgage borrowers impacted by the virus.
• The NYS Department of Labor has waived the 7-day waiting period for applying for Unemployment Insurance benefits.
• New York State has suspended eviction proceedings indefinitely throughout the state.
• New York City has a broad Paid Sick Leave Law. Find answers to frequently asked questions here, and more information including which employees are covered and how much time you are entitled to here.

At the federal level, Congress this week passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, an economic stimulus plan aimed at addressing the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on Americans and introducing paid sick leave and an expanded family and medical leave act to the nation’s employers. Read more here.

Robert McDonough
Treasurer
Local One, IATSE