Bill > A00444

This bill expands the application of New York State's human rights law to protect remote workers who reside outside of New York state, as long as their employer maintains a physical address within New York. Specifically, the bill amends the executive law by adding a new section that clarifies that the provisions of the state's human rights law will apply to employees of New York-based companies, regardless of where those employees are physically located when performing work. This means that remote workers who live in other states but work for a company with a New York address would be covered by the state's human rights protections, which typically guard against workplace discrimination and ensure fair employment practices. The bill aims to provide broader legal protections for workers in an increasingly remote and geographically dispersed work environment, ensuring that employees are not disadvantaged based on their physical location while working for a New York-based employer.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A444