New York State Employers Freed From Mask Mandate

On February 10, 2022, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul lifted the statewide indoor mask-or-vaccine mandate that had been in effect since December 13, 2021. This mandate required that all persons entering a business’s premises wear a mask, unless all persons were vaccinated against COVID-19.  As a result of this new action, most businesses no longer have to ensure that all of their employees and patrons are masked to enter their premises if any are unvaccinated.  However, masks must continue to be worn in hospitals, nursing homes, adult care facilities, correctional and detention facilities, homeless and domestic violence shelters, schools and on public transportation.  In making her announcement, the Governor noted that counties, cities and businesses will be able to opt into the mask-or-vaccine requirement if they so choose.   

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