Bill > S02382

This bill amends New York labor law by adding a new section that protects employees from employer retaliation when they confront an individual to prevent theft or the unlawful taking of goods, wares, or merchandise. Specifically, the bill prohibits employers from discharging, threatening, penalizing, or discriminating against employees who attempt to stop theft, with retaliation defined to include reducing work hours, denying promotions, or decreasing pay. However, the bill explicitly clarifies that employers can still provide training or re-training on policies related to confronting theft, and employees are not required to confront potential thieves. The legislation also allows employers to maintain policies advising against employee confrontations of theft, ensuring that the law does not mandate risky intervention by workers. The bill aims to provide legal protection for employees who take action to prevent theft while maintaining flexibility for employers to establish their own safety and intervention protocols.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S2382