WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

On Labor Day (2020) NYS Governor Cuomo signed legislation requiring all public employers to create contingency operations plans to protect public workers in future health emergencies. This requirement applies to public employers including:

• state, county, and local governments,
• public authorities,
• commissions,
• public corporations,
• agencies, and
• school districts

Per the Governor’s website, plans are to be submitted to unions and labor management committees by February 4, 2021, and all plans must be finalized by April 1, 2021.

PLANS MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

• A list and description of positions and titles considered essential
• Protocols which will enable non-essential employees to work remotely
• A description of how work shifts may be staggered to reduce overcrowding
• Protocols for procuring, storing, and distributing PPE
• Protocols to prevent the spread of disease if an employee is exposed, symptomatic, or tests positive
• Protocols for documenting hours and work locations of all employees for contact tracing
• Protocols for coordinating with applicable government entities for temporary emergency employee housing

For more information on the requirements as well as available resources please contact NYRWA at 518 828-3155.