2. How Do I Know if I'm Covered by the Order?
First, the order only applies to workplaces in New York City. Many different types of
businesses are covered by the order. Any non-governmental entity that employs more than one worker in New York City is covered. So is any non-governmental entity that maintains or operates a workplace in New York City.
A "workplace" is any place where work is performed in the presence of another worker, or a member of the public. Individuals who are self-employed or sole proprietors are not covered by the order unless they work at a workplace, interact with other workers in person or interact with the public in person while working.
Some examples of covered entities include clothing stores, grocery stores, taxicabs or rideshare owners-operators, speech therapists who conduct home visits and writers who rent desks in shared workspaces. The order does not apply to covered entities or individuals who are already subject to another Order of the Commissioner of the Department, Board of Health, the mayor, or a state or federal entity that requires them to maintain or provide proof of full vaccination. It does not apply to individuals who have been granted reasonable accommodation requests.
Covered entities or individuals who are subject to federal requirements
that are not currently in effect because of a court order must comply with this order.