Update Applicable to:
All employers with ten or more employees in the state of New York.
What happened?
On December 28, 2022, Governor Hochul signed Bill A10492/S9450, which amends New York Labor Law Section 27-d, also known as the New York HERO Act.
What are the details?
In 2021, the New York HERO Act was enacted, creating, among other pieces of legislation, New York Labor Law Section 27-d, which requires private sector employers with ten or more employees to permit the creation of joint employer-employee workplace health and safety committees.
Effective immediately upon signage, the bill adds a new section to the law requiring employers to recognize the establishment of a workplace safety committee within five business days. Violations will result in a civil penalty of at least $50 per day until the violation is remedied. The Department of Labor is empowered to order other relief, including enjoining the conduct of any person or employer, in addition to any other remedies permitted by this section.
For more information, please see the links below:
What do employers need to do?
Employers should review the links provided above and should ensure leadership and managers are aware of this law and that they promptly respond to the formation of workplace safety committees created pursuant to the New York HERO Act.
