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Update on the NY HERO Act: What the NY COVID-19 Worker Protection Law Means for Employers

Photo of Justin GuilfoyleBy Justin Guilfoyle on Posted in New York
On May 5, 2021, Governor Cuomo signed the New York Health and Essential Rights Act (NY HERO Act) into law. As discussed in an earlier BakerHostetler post, this law mandates extensive new workplace health and safety protections in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Pursuant to the NY HERO Act’s directives, the New York State Department … Continue Reading

Deciphering The NY Hero Act: A New NY COVID-19 Worker Protection Law

Photo of Fanny FerdmanBy Fanny Ferdman on Posted in New York
While New York announced significant easing of COVID-19 restrictions in recent days and weeks, and while the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention appears to be loosening its COVID-19-related guidelines, the state continues its efforts to protect its employees with regard to COVID-19 safety with legislation signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo late Wednesday night. The … Continue Reading
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