Mamdani moves to protect workers from extreme heat, but private-sector reach is unclear

By Adam Daly Posted on June 22, 2026

Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order Monday directing city agencies to expand protections for workers exposed to extreme heat, an effort City Hall described as the first initiative of its kind in New York City history.

The order calls for multilingual heat-safety guidance for outdoor and indoor workers, heat illness prevention plans for city employees and contractors, a review of construction-site safety rules and a Health Department review of heat-related workers’ compensation claims filed by city employees.