New York Governor Signs Covid-19 Worker Protection Law

Employers in New York State will be required to implement safety standards to help shield their workers from airborne infectious diseases, such as the coronavirus, under legislation signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo late Wednesday night.

The measure (S.1034B/A.2681B), known as the “New York HERO Act,” requires the state Department of Labor, in consultation with the state Department of Health, to create an airborne infectious disease safety standard. The legislation doesn’t set detailed requirements for employers, but the safety standard, once in place, would cover all private employers in the state.

The measure aims to protect workers against future ...