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NY A01278
NY A01278Prohibits non-compete agreements and certain restrictive covenants; authorizes covered individuals to bring a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction against any employer or persons alleged to have violated such prohibition.
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Introduced
01/13/2023
01/13/2023
In Committee
06/05/2023
06/05/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the labor law, in relation to prohibiting non-compete agreements and certain restrictive covenants
AI Summary
This bill amends the labor law to prohibit non-compete agreements and certain restrictive covenants for "covered individuals," which includes any person who performs work or services for another in a position of economic dependence. The bill allows covered individuals to bring a civil action against their employer or others who violate this prohibition, with the court having the power to void the non-compete agreement and order appropriate relief, including liquidated damages up to $10,000. The bill includes exceptions for agreements related to trade secrets, confidential client information, and solicitation of clients.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (14)
Latoya Joyner (D)*,
Rebecca Seawright (D)*,
Juan Ardila (D),
Alex Bores (D),
Chris Burdick (D),
Eddie Gibbs (D),
Jen Lunsford (D),
Karines Reyes (D),
Linda Rosenthal (D),
Jo Anne Simon (D),
Phara Souffrant Forrest (D),
Al Taylor (D),
Latrice Walker (D),
Monica Wallace (D),
Last Action
substituted by s3100a (on 06/20/2023)
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