Monday, August 2, 2021
Don’t wait: New York employers must act now to comply with state-level infectious disease readiness requirements. By August 5, 2021, employers with worksites in New York must adopt a model infectious disease exposure plan or develop an alternative plan that meets or exceeds minimum standards under the New York HERO Act.
On May 5, 2021, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the New York Health and Essential Rights Act (NY HERO Act) into law. Enacted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the HERO Act aims to protect employees against exposure and disease during future airborne infectious disease outbreaks. The act added two sections to the New York Labor Law: § 218-b, regarding airborne infectious disease prevention plans, and § 27-D, governing workplace safety committees. The act applies to all employers in the state regardless of size, with the exception of state and government employers. “Employees” is defined broadly to encompass independent contractor
Act Now: Employer Obligations Under New York HERO Act | Foley & Lardner LLP
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The New York HERO Act: Guidance For Employers - Employment and HR
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