Who qualifies as an essential employee?
Despite alarming rise in positive cases, all essential employees are required to still report to work in New York City. They include the following -
Essential health care operations
Research and laboratory services
Essential infrastructure, including utilities
Telecommunication
Airports and transportation infrastructure
Essential manufacturing including food processing and pharmaceuticals
Essential retail, including grocery stores and pharmacies
Essential services, including trash collection
Mail and shipping services
News media
Banks and related financial institutions
Providers of basic necessities to economically disadvantaged populations
Construction
Vendors of essential services necessary to maintain the safety
Sanitation and essential operations of residences or other essential businesses
Vendors that provide essential services or products, including logistics and technology support.
Child care and services needed to ensure the continuing operation of government agencies and provide for the health, safety and welfare of the public.
Laundromats
Animal-care clinics
