New York Supreme Court Orders Reinstatement Of Employees Who Were Fired For Being Unvaccinated, Includes "Back Pay In Salary From The Date Of Termination"

In October 2021, David Chokshi – the Health Commissioner for New York City – passed a mandate that required all city employees to show proof of their Covid-19 vaccination. The order impacted 3,000 employees who decided to take unpaid leave instead of receiving their shots. In February 2022, New York City fired 1,430 public-sector employees after they missed the cut-off date for receiving their vaccination (under former Mayor De Blasio). One month later, Mayor Adams issued Emergency Executive Order 62, which lifted the vaccine mandate for athletes and performers who were based in New York City.