Paid Sick Leave in NYC during the COVID-19 Pandemic

The Columbia School of Social Work (CSSW) has been a leader in social work practices and educating social workers for over a century. The School joins rigorous, evidence-based academic theory with real-world practice. Our multidisciplinary faculty are known for their intellectual creativity and leadership in research, education and field work. Our community is committed to lifelong learning that aims to develop leaders in social work practice.

Columbia School of Social Work

This webinar is part of Social Policies and Services series with a focus on COVID-19 related strategies and governmental programs

<h2>About this Event: </h2>LIVE WEBINAR- Please note that this event is open to the public and being recorded for educational and professional development purposes.  FREE ADMISSION W/ OPTIONAL DONATION TO CSSW STUDENT EMERGENCY FUND<ul><li>Donations will go to CSSW students facing immediate crises including food insecurity, housing insecurity, or other unexpected COVID-19 related expenses. </li><li>To donate please <a href="https://socialwork.givenow.columbia.edu/?alloc=26513" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">CLICK HERE</a></li></ul>1 CE for NYS-, NJ-, and CT- licensed social workers. Other states, please confirm with your licensing board as many other states accept our social work CE. See CE Information below <h2>About the Series </h2>With the COVID-19 pandemic upon us, the faculty of the Columbia University’s School of Social Work have mobilized to form COVI-19 ACTION, with the mission of monitoring developments and disseminating information that can be helpful to social workers and the clients they serve. Trainings have been developed by the CSSW COVID-19 Action Team that includes a group of faculty and administrators who represent various aspects of social work practice, programming and policy.For more information on CSSW COVID-19 see the website <a href="https://blogs.cuit.columbia.edu/cssw-covid19resources/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">HERE.</a> <h2> Webinar Description</h2>This webinar is part of Social Policies and Services series with a focus on COVID-19 related strategies for supporting efforts at the local, state, and federal levels.As COVID-19 spreads across neighborhoods, cities, and countries, New York City has been hit especially hard, becoming an epicenter of the virus. While the number of cases grows, legislative and executive bodies, at both the state and federal levels, have passed measures designed to mitigate the problems cropping up in the fallout. A key policy response to the crisis is the provision of paid sick leave. In this session we will discuss the landscape of paid sick leave in NYC with details about the federal, state, and city laws. We will discuss how much sick time New Yorkers have access to and who lacks adequate coverage.Objectives: By attending this session attendees will better understand<ul><li>how paid sick leave is managed in NYC</li><li>who has access to NYC sick leave and who lacks adequate coverage</li></ul><h2> Presenter(s):</h2>Jane Waldfogel, M.Ed, Ph.D Compton Foundation Centennial Professor of Social Work for the Prevention of Children’s and Youth Problems (<a href="https://socialwork.columbia.edu/faculty-research/faculty/full-time/jane-waldfogel/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Bio)</a> Matt Maury, Matt Maury, BA, Research Analyst <h2>Accessing the Online Webinar</h2>1-12 hours before the webinar you will be sent an email containing the webinar link. You will be required to sign-in with your name and answer a couple registration questions. If you are not familiar with Zoom Webinar then please see <a href="https://socialworkcolumbia.co1.qualtrics.com/WRQualtricsControlPanel_rel/File.php?F=F_ezyvzOwZvIrPKdL" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">HERE</a> for information and links. Due to the large audience size there will be limited tech assistance. See Continuing Education information below if receiving CE hours.<h2>Continuing Education Information</h2>1 live contact hour will be awarded for NYS, NJ and CT licensed social workers. Licensed social workers for other states, please confirm with your licensing board. Columbia University School of Social Work is a CSWE accredited institution.Social Workers*CSSW is recognized by the New York State Education Department&#x27;s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers. Provider #SW‐0021 <h2>CE Certificate Information</h2>Please note that in order to receive your CE certificate, you must attend the full hour and complete the evaluation in accordance to NYSED regulations. Please plan accordingly to log-in on time and remain for the duration of the event. There is a 10 minute grace period at at the start or end of the webinar- attendees are required to be present for at least 50 minutes. Participants who do not meet the attendance requirements will not receive a CE certificate. Evaluation and Certificate forms will be distributed via email within 2-4 business days of the event ending to those meeting the attendance requirements above. Please contact SWOPE@columbia.edu with any questions.Special Accommodations and Grievance PolicyFor information on special accommodations or our grievance policy, click here.

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