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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact James Schlett Director of Research and Communications ALBANY, NEW YORK – With New York State’s nonessential business shutdown taking effect last night, the Capital Region’s essential manufacturers are continuing to operate today to produce needed supplies related to the coronavirus pandemic. These essential manufacturers, which
Starting the night of Sunday March 22, New York State will require a 100 percent workforce reduction for non-essential businesses. CEG is first advising Capital Region manufacturers to determine whether they satisfy the criteria for “essential manufacturing,” as outlined in an Empire State Development (ESD) Guidance on Executive Order 202.6.
New York State has issued guidance as to what businesses are considered essential and those subject to the mandated 75% workforce reduction. We strongly encourage ALL businesses review these requirements and comply given the greater need for public health and safety. However, if you feel your business provides an
Manufacturers looking for ways to keep their workers safe and reduce their workforces to 25 percent in response to COVID-19-related reduction requirements may want to consider a Share Work Program. This New York State Department of Labor program enables employers to keep trained staff and avoid layoffs. Capital Region companies
Below are some CEG tips and takeaways from Gov. Cuomo’s Executive Order 202.6 requiring non-essential businesses to reduce their n-person workforce at any work locations by 50 percent (later stated to be reduced to 25 percent) no later than March 20 at 8 p.m. The workforce restrictions take effect at
CEG is poised to Capital Region businesses navigate the executive order Gov. Andrew Cuomo today issued an executive order requiring all businesses and not-for-profit entities “to the maximum extent possible, any telecommuting or work from home procedures that they can safely utilize.” The executive order provides exceptions for businesses and
CEG is committed to exercising caution in response to continuing developments to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in accordance with evolving guidelines from NYS and local public health officials. To ensure the safety of our staff, members, and clients, we will be working remotely as much as possible, with a plan
For the Top Economic Development News of the Month, CEG selects news articles about projects or developments that promise to improve and/or transform the Capital Region’s economy, particularly those that related to manufacturing and initiatives outlined in, Capital 20.20, a five-year, multi-pronged plan for bringing economic prosperity to the entire
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