On March 17, 2022, New York State ended the designation of COVID-19 as an airborne infectious disease that presents a serious risk of harm to the public health under the New York Health and Essential Rights Act (NY HERO Act).
As a result, private sector employers are no longer required to implement their NY HERO Act workplace safety plans, which included conducting employee health screenings and requiring physical distancing in the workplace, among other things. However, employers should remember that even though they are not required to implement their safety plans at this time, they remain obligated to comply with the NY HERO Act, including:
Employers should also be aware of and continue to comply with any applicable local or industry-specific COVID-19 restrictions.
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