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NY A10832
Bill
Status
9/7/2020
Primary Sponsor
Peter Abbate
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AI Summary
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Public employers must develop and finalize operations plans within 30 days for continuation of services during declared public health emergencies involving communicable diseases.
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Operations plans must identify essential and non-essential positions with justifications, and describe protocols for enabling non-essential employees to telework with necessary technology and equipment.
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Plans must include staggered work shift protocols for essential employees, procedures to procure personal protective equipment (at least two pieces per employee for six months), and disinfection protocols for exposed work areas.
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Employers must present draft plans to employee representatives for review and recommendations, publish final plans on websites and in employee handbooks, and cannot retaliate against employees for making suggestions.
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The Department of Labor must establish a dedicated webpage and hotline for public employees and contractors to report violations, and school districts must adopt protocols substantially consistent with labor law requirements within 30 days.
Legislative Description
Requires public employers to adopt a plan for operations in the event of a declared public health emergency involving a communicable disease which shall include identification of essential personnel, needed personal protective equipment, staggering work shifts and providing necessary technology for telecommuting.
Last Action
APPROVAL MEMO.7
9/7/2020