NY Hero Act Update: Governor Cuomo Signs Bill But Promises Amendments
By EsqSocial Corporation 11/05/21
On May 5, 2021, Governor Cuomo signed the New York Health and Essential Rights Act (“NY HERO Act”), a first-of-its kind law designed to protect against the spread of airborne infectious diseases in the workplace. But his signing statement promised amendments to correct various deficiencies in the Act. Despite the forthcoming amendments, certain provisions take effect immediately and employers should begin creating or revising workplace safety policies to come into compliance....
By: Seyfarth Shaw LLP