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NY S01034

NY S01034
Prevents occupational exposure to an airborne infectious disease by implementing a model infectious disease exposure prevention standard and requiring employers to implement such model or a similar plan; provides that where an action brought by an employee under the provisions of this section, or a defense, counterclaim, or crossclaim brought by an employer in response thereto, is found upon judgment to be completely without merit in law and undertaken primarily to harass or maliciously injure a

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Introduced
01/06/2021
In Committee
03/01/2021
Crossed Over
03/01/2021
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 General Assembly

Bill Summary

Prevents occupational exposure to an airborne infectious disease by implementing a model infectious disease exposure prevention standard and requiring employers to implement such model or a similar plan; provides that where an action brought by an employee under the provisions of this section, or a defense, counterclaim, or crossclaim brought by an employer in response thereto, is found upon judgment to be completely without merit in law and undertaken primarily to harass or maliciously injure another, the court may in its discretion impose sanctions against the attorney or party who brought such action, defense, counterclaim or crossclaim; makes related provisions.

AI Summary

This bill prevents occupational exposure to an airborne infectious disease by implementing a model infectious disease exposure prevention standard and requiring employers to implement such model or a similar plan. The bill also provides that where an action brought by an employee, or a defense, counterclaim, or crossclaim brought by an employer in response, is found to be completely without merit and undertaken primarily to harass or maliciously injure another, the court may impose sanctions against the attorney or party who brought such action. The bill also establishes workplace safety committees, which are authorized to perform various tasks related to health and safety in the workplace.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (30)

Last Action

SUBSTITUTED BY A2681B (on 04/20/2021)
(1 Companion Bills)

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