The information contained herein is rapidly changing as businesses and government continue to address the pandemic which is affecting everyone. On behalf of ADDAPT we encourage you to stay safe, and follow all laws and regulations applicable to your industry.
New York State has issued a number of Executive Orders to address the current health emergency. Links to each are provided for your review.
March 18, 2020:
New York State has issued a number of Executive Orders to address the current health emergency. On March 18, 2020 the order was given that as of March 20 at 8:00 PM, all business and not for profit entities are to use any telecommuting or work from home procedures to the maximum extent possible. Excluded from this order are government entities, municipalities and public schools. Unless otherwise exempted, the in person work force must be reduced by 50%.
https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/no-2026-continuing-temporary-suspension-and-modification-laws-relating-disaster-emergency
March 19, 2020:
On March 19, 2020 the Governor issued Executive Order 202.7. This order requires every employer to reduce the in person work force at any work location by 75% by Saturday, March 21, at 8:00 PM.
March 20, 2020:
On March 20, 2020 the Governor issued Executive Order 202.8. This order requires every employer to reduce the in person work force at any work location by 100% by Sunday, March 21, at 8:00 PM.
https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/no-2027-continuing-temporary-suspension-and-modification-laws-relating-disaster-emergency
On March 19, 2020, the Executive Order 202.6 addresses what business are “essential businesses”. You are encouraged to review the Governor’s webpage directly for the latest information. New York State Empire State Development Agency posted the following advisory list of “Essential Businesses on its website here:
https://esd.ny.gov/guidance-executive-order-2026 .
Excerpts useful to ADDAPT members identify the following as “Essential Business,” activities under EO 202.6:
For purposes of Executive Order 202.6 and the revisions made thereto, “Essential Business,” means:
1. Essential health care operations including
2. Essential infrastructure including
3. Essential manufacturing including
4. Essential retail including
5. Essential services including
6. News media
7. Financial Institutions including
8. Providers of basic necessities to economically disadvantaged populations including
9. Construction including
10. Defense
11. Essential services necessary to maintain the safety, sanitation and essential operations of residences or other essential businesses including
12. Vendors that provide essential services or products, including logistics and technology support, child care and services:
If the function of your business is not listed above, but you believe that it is essential or it is an entity providing essential services or functions, you may request designation as an essential business.
Houses of worship are not ordered closed however it is strongly recommended no congregate services be held and social distance maintained.
Every business is strongly urged to maintain social distance to the extent possible, even if designated essential.
Requests by businesses to be designated an essential function as described above, should only be made if they are NOT covered by the guidance.
Restrictions on requesting designation as an essential business:
To request designation as an essential business, please go here: https://esd.ny.gov/