When Governor Cuomo originally signed the New York HERO Act into law, he indicated he expected the Legislature to make changes before the effective date to address concerns from the business community. On June 11, 2021, he approved the anticipated NY HERO Act amendments. While still creating new employee rights and employer obligations, the amendments … Read more
On May 20, 2021, I presented a complimentary webinar entitled “Preparing Employers for the NY HERO Act”. For those who couldn’t attend the live webinar, I’m happy to make it available for you to watch at your convenience. In the webinar, I discuss: Airborne Infectious Disease Safety Plans Workplace Safety Committees Forthcoming Amendments Anticipated Regulations … Read more
On May 5, 2021, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed new State laws regulating workplace safety, known as (though not formally entitled) the Health and Essential Rights (HERO) Act. The HERO Act requires employers to implement safety plans and permits employees to form workplace safety committees. The Act only applies to private (i.e., non-government) businesses … Read more