Bill > S00502

This bill expands whistleblower protections in New York labor law by adding a new provision that safeguards employees who disclose potential fraudulent activities or violations of a company's internal fraud prevention controls. Specifically, the bill amends the existing whistleblower statute to protect employees who report to supervisors or public bodies any actions they reasonably believe are either a violation of or an attempt to circumvent a company's internal fraud prevention measures. Additionally, the bill makes the amendments to the whistleblower statute retroactive to January 1, 2018, which means employees who were potentially retaliated against for such disclosures during that period could now be protected under the expanded legal provisions. The legislation aims to provide broader protection for employees who act in good faith to expose potential fraudulent activities within their organizations, reinforcing worker protections against employer retaliation for reporting suspected misconduct.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S502