I work retail in NY, let's say Dome Hepot, and they made it "mandatory" to wear a mask while interacting with the public. I was sent home one day for not complying, but realized it may be imprudent to lose the extra hours. (They gave us some PTO, but it would be half of what I could earn by working.) Sticking to the "letter of the law" of needing to wear a face covering, I took my chainsaw helmet and made my own. The ASM who sent me home did not find it amusing, but all my co-workers did, haha.

I won't wear a mask when I'm off the clock and most stores don't say anything. I was kicked out of Autozone, but they only lost my business for life. This whole reaction by most people is utter nonsense...

I think it's now mandatory for ALL New Yorkers to wear masks outside of their homes.  

If you go by the wording of the Executive Disorder, it's only required when you can't "socially distance." Further, only those who are "medically able" must wear a face covering. Even at work, we can't enforce the state mandate, only ask that they wear one next time. It's all ridiculous.

LOL @ Executive Disorder.  Interesting wording though....good to know when my mother starts talking to me about wearing a mask.

I was kicked out of Autozone

I'm not defending big-brother corporations, however, (depending on the state) some are following the law which requires them to force customers to wear masks.  So really, the problem lies at the governor/mayor who imposed the anti-freedom law on the business.

wearing a mask can not be enforced.  BUT you could lose a job over it.

My family members, working in the hospital, was told vaccine for flu, mandatory or lose your job. That was 7 years ago.  The doctors fought the issue.  Finally the hospital was quieted, and said nothing more about it, 2 years later.  The hospital (Banner) also pushed the issue:  Vaccine for flu IF you are a first time employee.  The state of AZ continues to have in law,:  3 reasons not to have vaccines, religious, medical, and philosophical.

I'm not defending big-brother corporations, however, (depending on the state) some are following the law which requires them to force customers to wear masks.  So really, the problem lies at the governor/mayor who imposed the anti-freedom law on the business.

I tried to explain it to them, how I would maintain social distancing, but they said it was due to company policy and not the law. Even the NY governor said he couldn't enforce his own mandate. I'm not even mad at the employees; I just found somewhere else to shop.