On July 21, 2021, I presented a complimentary webinar entitled “HERO Act Update Part I”. 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:
- Model Airborne Infectious Disease Exposure Prevention Plans
- Implementation
- Future Considerations
- and More!
All private employers with employees in New York must adopt airborne infectious disease exposure prevention plans. The deadline for this new requirement is August 5, 2021.
The New York Department of Labor has issued template plans that employers may choose to adopt. In this webinar, I walk through the model plans and offer insights for preparing your company’s plan.
Why You Should Watch “HERO Act Update Part I”
Most companies will simply adopt the model plan applicable to their industry. This approach makes sense for many employers. But you should be aware of the alternatives and additional issues that may arise in connection with implementing your plan.
As discussed in the webinar, additional guidance from the Department of Labor remains likely. Plus, another aspect of the HERO Act enabling employees to form workplace safety committees may impact your airborne infectious disease exposure prevention plan in the future.
Overall, there are traps for the unwary business. Make sure you understand the basis for this new requirement and how it could affect your operations in the event of a future disease outbreak.
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