New York A01167 mandates hazard payments for essential workers during state disasters, with caps of $25,000 for those earning under $200,000 and.

New York A01167 amends the labor law to introduce a new section on essential worker hazard payments. During a state disaster emergency, employers must provide hazard payments to essential workers exposed to safety and health risks. These payments are capped at $25,000 annually for workers earning less than $200,000 per year and $5,000 for those earning more. Payments are separate from basic salary and do not affect other benefits. The commissioner will set the payment amount, which will cease upon the end of the disaster emergency.

New York A01167 mandates hazard payments for essential workers during state disasters, with caps of $25,000 for those earning under $200,000 and.

New York A01167 amends the labor law to introduce a new section on essential worker hazard payments. During a state disaster emergency, employers must provide hazard payments to essential workers exposed to safety and health risks. These payments are capped at $25,000 annually for workers earning less than $200,000 per year and $5,000 for those earning more. Payments are separate from basic salary and do not affect other benefits. The commissioner will set the payment amount, which will cease upon the end of the disaster emergency.