September 10, 2021 | Newsletter |
Dear NYC Nightlife Community,
Beginning Monday, September 13, the City will begin its enforcement of the Key to NYC vaccination mandate program. Key to NYC mandates that indoor entertainment, indoor dining, and indoor fitness establishments check workers and patrons for proof that they have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccination. The Key to NYC website will be updated regularly with new guidance and resources.
Note that inspectors will be looking for the following four things in their inspections:
- The required "Vaccination Required" sign is posted
- The required written implementation plan is completed and made available for review on request
- Vaccination proof is being checked for all staff and patrons over 12 years of age, and
- Personal ID is being checked for all patrons over 18 years of age
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To prepare your business for this policy: |
2. Develop a written implementation plan that will be available for inspection.
This should include how you will check the vaccination status of staff and customers before they enter — or immediately after they enter — your business.
Note that written implementation plans are not required to be completed in English.
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3. Become familiar with the accepted proofs of vaccination.
- NYC Vaccination Record or other official immunization record from within or outside the U.S., including from your health care provider. A photo or photocopy of this card is also acceptable. If you are unable to get this record, call 311.
- NYC COVID Safe App: Android | iOS. You can upload to this app a photo of your CDC vaccination card or other official record, along with your photo ID.
- Excelsior Pass (or Excelsior Pass Plus): To use this app, you will need the phone number or email address associated with your NYC vaccination record. If you are unable to use this app, try one of the other options listed above.
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4. Help your staff get vaccinated.
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To prepare for this policy as a patron: |
Have your proof of vaccination ready to show at indoor dining, indoor fitness, and indoor entertainment establishments.
The City of New York has published the NYC COVID Safe App: Android | iOS. You can upload to this app a photo of your CDC vaccination card or other official record, along with your photo ID. |
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Equitable Implementation Guide |
Under the Key to NYC Program, people 12 and older will be required to show proof that they have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine authorized for emergency use by the FDA or WHO for indoor dining, indoor fitness, and indoor entertainment.
This guidance addresses how to handle medical and religious exceptions and other special accommodations.
Note that this requirement may not be used as an excuse for businesses to discriminate against anyone who has valid vaccination proof. Everyone has a right to be free from discrimination or harassment. You can learn more about your responsibilities as a business owner under the NYCHRL and sign up for a free workshop at NYC.gov/HumanRights. |
What You Should Know About COVID-19 and EEO Laws |
The Office of Nightlife hosted a Key to NYC multi-agency webinar with representatives from City Hall, NYC Department of Small Business Services, Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and Commission on Human Rights. If you would like to watch or share with others, you can find it here on Youtube. |
Training Video for Dispute Resolution |
To help implement the Key to NYC proof of vaccination mandate, NYC’s Center for Creative Conflict Resolution at OATH has produced a training video to help staff with tips and tools for dispute resolution for any resistance they might face. |
Email: nightlife@media.nyc.gov
Connect: @nycnightlifegov |
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