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New York’s Highest Court Weighs in on N.Y. Labor Law

N.Y. Labor Law § 241(6) requires owners and contractors to provide reasonable and adequate protection and safety to persons employed at or lawfully frequenting a construction site. If a worker is injured on a construction...more

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New York State to Follow CDC Guidance on COVID-19 Quarantines and Isolations

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On September 14, 2022, the New York State Department of Health updated its COVID-19 quarantine and isolation webpage to remove earlier written COVID-19 guidance and tables dated May 31, 2022 (the “May Guidance”). The webpage...more

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Drop the Mask: NY No Longer Requires Proof of Vaccination or Masks for Most Businesses, but Employers’ Obligations May Not End...

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On February 9, 2022, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the state is largely discontinuing the mandate that businesses require proof of vaccination or masks to enter the premises. The mandate will remain in...more

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Governor Hochul Lifts New York State Indoor Mask Mandate

On February 9, 2022, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the statewide indoor mask mandate will expire on February 10, 2022. Governor Hochul noted that while the statewide mandate has been lifted, counties, cities, and...more

Moritt Hock & Hamroff LLP

HERO Act Imposes New Requirements On New York Employers

As explained more fully below, the New York Health and Essential Rights Act1 (“HERO Act” or the “Act”) requires private employers to create a written plan (the “Plan”) to minimize or eliminate occupational exposure to...more

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