May 14, 2012

Labor Law.


Practice point: The reference in 12 NYCRR 23-1.7(d) to ‘passageways’ can encompass a permanent staircase, when that staircase is the sole access to the work site.

Student note: § 241(6) does not apply to routine exterior window washing.

Case: Wowk v. Broadway 280 Park Fee, LLC, NY Slip Op 03274 (1st Dept. 2012).

Here is the decision.

 Tomorrow’s issue: The storm-in-progress rule.