New York State has issued guidance regarding businesses exempt from the order, but has yet to clarify its regulations’ interplay with local orders and federal guidance.

As part of the State of New York’s continued response to the outbreak of COVID-19, on March 20, 2020, Governor Andrew Cuomo expanded upon Executive Order 202.6 and issued Executive Order 202.8, known as the “New York State on PAUSE” Order (the Order), pursuant to which all nonessential businesses in the State of New York are ordered to reduce their in-person workforce by 100%, excluding industries and personnel previously identified as “Essential Business” in 12 categories (though such exempt entities are required to facilitate six feet of distance between employees). The Order will take effect March 22, 2020 at 8:00PM EST.