New York S00642 makes employers liable for health care costs of employees injured by passengers on commuter rail services.

New York S00642 amends the public authorities law to establish that employers of commuter rail services are liable for health care costs of employees injured by passengers while on duty. If an employee suffers a physical or mental injury caused by a passenger, the employer must cover the health care costs. Additionally, if the employee is unable to work due to the injury, the employer must compensate the employee at least at the rate they would have earned until they can return to work or are found permanently disabled.

New York S00642 makes employers liable for health care costs of employees injured by passengers on commuter rail services.

New York S00642 amends the public authorities law to establish that employers of commuter rail services are liable for health care costs of employees injured by passengers while on duty. If an employee suffers a physical or mental injury caused by a passenger, the employer must cover the health care costs. Additionally, if the employee is unable to work due to the injury, the employer must compensate the employee at least at the rate they would have earned until they can return to work or are found permanently disabled.