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NY S02035

NY S02035
Relates to the commissioner's duty to ensure employers inform employees about non-disclosure or non-disparagement provisions in employment contracts.


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Introduced
01/18/2019
In Committee
01/08/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

2019-2020 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the labor law, in relation to the commissioner's duty to ensure employers inform employees about certain provisions in employment contracts The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem- bly, do enact as follows: 1

AI Summary

This bill amends the labor law to require employers to inform their employees that non-disclosure or non-disparagement provisions in their employment contracts do not prohibit them from speaking with law enforcement, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the State Division of Human Rights, a local commission on human rights, or an attorney retained by the employee. The bill aims to ensure that employees are aware of their rights to report potential legal violations or workplace issues despite the presence of such contractual provisions.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

REFERRED TO LABOR (on 01/08/2020)

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