New Requirements for NYC Employers as Omicron Spreads

As concerns over the Omicron variant grow, New York City officials have taken several actions affecting employers. Below are the latest developments that employers in New York City need to know right now.

Vaccination Mandate for Private Sector NYC Employers
On December 6, 2021, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a private sector vaccination mandate, which will require all employees in private businesses in New York City to have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by December 27, 2021. According to the New York City Health Department, this requirement will not be limited to businesses in certain industries or based on company size. Read more…