New York City Mayor DeBlasio has announced that New York City will become the first major U.S. city to require proof of COVID-19 vaccination at restaurants, gyms and other businesses.  The “Key to NYC Pass” is the approach the City is taking that will require proof of at least one dose of vaccination for workers and customers to attend indoor dining, indoor fitness facilities and indoor entertainment and performance facilities.

The order goes into effect August 16, 2021 with full enforcement beginning September 13, 2021. Mayor De Blasio said the mandate would encourage increased immunizations to combat the spread of the delta coronavirus variant. New York City employers who are affected by the Key to NYC Pass should implement policies reflecting the new requirement and prepare recordkeeping and reporting systems to keep track of employee and customer vaccinations. 

We will continue to monitor developments and other guidance relating to the new requirement.  Should you have any questions about how this might affect your business and/or how you can prepare for the ever-changing legal requirements relating to COVID-19, please contact ALG.