The Concealed Carry Improvement Act (CCIA) was signed into law by Governor Hochul, and modifies the requirements for obtaining a conceal and carry permit and prohibits the possession of firearms in areas deemed “sensitive” or “restricted.”
Here is what businesses should know.
New York Conceal Carry Improvement Act
Under the CCIA, it is now illegal to conceal carry on any private property or business unless there is a physical sign posted expressing consent to carry. Signage should be displayed in a “clear conspicuous” place to give consent to those looking to carry on the property. If signage is not posted, consent to carry must be given verbally from the owner or lessee. The State has not provided sample signage at this time.
The new law also impacts transporting guns in a vehicle. If you leave your gun unattended in a vehicle, it must be unloaded and locked in a fire, impact, and tamper resistant storage depository that is hidden from view. Glove compartments and glove boxes are not appropriate safe storage depositories. A plastic or aluminum, lockable, hard-sided, gun case or safe will suffice for this purpose.
What Should Employers Do?
Clear communication with employees on this topic is important, and employers should be prepared to explain their rules to employees when asked. Employers should be in contact with their assigned EBC HR Advisor or HR Generalist to determine how this law may affect their workplace, and to make any necessary workplace policy updates.
Having EBC HR & Payroll Solutions, Inc. on your team allows you to move forward with confidence, knowing that we’re doing right by your employees, doing right by you, and it’s all being done in accordance with all the latest rules, regulations, and laws. Human resources are a vital aspect of any organization and we know that HR personnel can become inundated by laws and regulations as they work to establish HR and Safety policies and procedures. EBC is dedicated to offering solutions for your organization’s human resources challenges. Our philosophy is to provide a comprehensive, wide range of services to all our clients.
