New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 12 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Chapter XI - Division Of Safety And Health
Subchapter A - Public Employees' Safety And Health
Part 802 - Inspection Of Places Of Public Employment
Section 802.7 - Inspections involving personal property and privacy
Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 39, September 25, 2024
(a) When conducting an inspection, the D.O.L. inspector shall not examine the personal property of employees without their permission.
(b) When the D.O.L. inspector conducts an inspection in a locker room, restroom, washroom or other area involving employees' personal property or privacy rights, employees present must be permitted to remove their personal property and leave the area prior to the inspection. Employees shall be informed of their right to do so immediately before the inspection of such area is conducted.
(c) The rights granted under this section shall accrue only to employees and shall not be exercisable by an employer.