Checklist: Return to Work
What do you need to do to ensure compliance?
4 things every employer must do as business re-opens and employees return to the work premises.
Besides meeting the state mandatory requirements in order to return to work safely, each employer must perform the following:
- Create a written RTW safety business plan. Use this link for a Sample Template.
- The written RTW program must be posted conspicuously on your physical premises.
- Adhere to the program you create. If your policy says you are providing masks, then make sure a ready supply of masks is available.
- An affirmation submission to NYS confirming your compliance. Click here for the Affirmation Filing.
Not all industries have the same requirements for returning to work. Please see following links:
- Construction: the summary guidelines and final interim guidance
- (Non-food related) Agriculture: summary guidelines and final interim guidance
- Forestry: summary guidelines and final interim guidance
- Fishing & Hunting (commercial fishing services and for-hire vessels): summary guidelines and final interim guidance
- Retail Trade: the curbside and in-store pickup retail summary guidelines and final interim guidance
- Manufacturing: summary guidelines and final interim guidance
- Wholesale Trade: summary guidelines and final interim guidance
The state has set up a 24/7 hotline for employees, vendors, and customers to file complaints against any business for perceived or actual non-compliance. This is in addition to the Department of Labor’s complaint registry. For more FAQ’s please click on this state link here. Please be diligent.
If you need HR Support during this employee transition, help with managing your Return to Work plan, or complying with all the new regulatory requirements, please reach out. We’re here to help!