COVID-19 Designation Extended Until December 15th Under the HERO Act

Yesterday, the New York State Commissioner of Health (the “Commissioner”) extended the designation of COVID-19 as a highly contagious communicable disease under the HERO Act until December 15, 2021. The Commissioner will again review the level of transmission of COVID-19 in New York State on approximately December 15th and determine whether to continue this designation.  As such, the airborne infectious disease policies required by the HERO Act remain implemented and in effect.

If they have not done so already, employers should provide their employees with the training the HERO Act requires when the written exposure prevention plan is activated.  Employers who have questions about this training or require assistance with implementing this training should contact Kristina Grimshaw at kgrimshaw@fglawllc.com or any other attorney at the Firm. 

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