New York State lifted its mask mandate applicable to businesses on February 10, and the New York State Department of Labor subsequently issued new guidance that the New York HERO Act does not require employers to enforce mask...more
The New York Department of Labor on December 22 released a new proposed regulation setting forth the workplace safety committee requirements under New York Labor Law Section 27-D, otherwise known as Section 2 of the New York...more
New “Key to NYC” guidance for private sector employers was released on Wednesday following New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s December 6 announcement that employees (1) not previously covered under the existing Key to NYC...more
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New York Governor Kathleen Hochul announced a mandate requiring that all businesses and venues require employees and patrons in public indoor spaces to wear masks, unless the business or venue requires all individuals on the...more
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced on December 6 that employees (1) not previously covered under the existing “Key to NYC” vaccination requirements and (2) who perform in-person work for private businesses in the...more
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released updated guidance recommending that fully vaccinated persons in areas with substantial or high rates of COVID-19 transmission resume wearing masks in public...more
The New York State Department of Labor (DOL) published the Airborne Infectious Disease Exposure Prevention Standard (the Standard) on July 6 pursuant to the New York Health and Essential Rights Act (HERO Act) as well as a...more