The HERO Act Requires New Workplace Safety Measures for Airborne Infectious Diseases to be Implemented by June 4, 2021
On May 5, 2021, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law the New York Health and Essential Rights Act, otherwise known as the “HERO Act.” The HERO Act requires the New York State Department of Labor, in conjunction with the New York State Department of Health, to establish industry-specific minimum requirements for preventing employee exposure to airborne infectious diseases in the workplace. This is particularly notable because New York State rarely imposes such robust occupational safety standards on the private sector.
Our latest client alert provides an overview of the HERO Act, which includes civil penalties and a private right of action for noncompliance, as well as anti-discrimination and anti-retaliation provisions for employees.
PDF of the client alert:
The HERO Act Requires New Workplace Safety Measures for Airborne Infectious Diseases to be Implemented by June 4, 2021
Contacts
- Jeffrey P. Englander Partner & Co-Chair, Labor & Employment
- jenglander@morrisoncohen.com
- Keith A. Markel Partner & Co-Chair, Labor & Employment; Co-Chair, Luxury Brands
- kmarkel@morrisoncohen.com
- Cassandra N. Branch Associate
- cbranch@morrisoncohen.com
Related Practices
Our Labor & Employment Law lawyers counsel businesses of all sizes and levels of complexity in connection with their day-to-day employment concerns, focusing not only on the many federal, state and local laws and regulations that govern the workplace, but on each employer’s business and operational objectives. Our complete approach includes preventative measures, training, and representation in formal proceedings before federal and state courts and administrative agencies.
