New York State requires that ALL indoor venues (including offices and other places of business, including vehicles) have one of two mandatory policies: They must either require all who enter to be vaccinated (and provide proof of vaccine), or they must require that everyone, regardless of their vaccine status, wear masks at all times. If the office does not require proof of vaccination as a condition of entry, everyone must wear masks at all times except when eating, drinking, or alone in an enclosed room. The mandate has been extended until February 1st for now. As for enforcement, the State has said it will not issue penalties until January 10, giving employers a chance to comply first. After that, violating employers are subject to fines starting at $1,000.
