Bill > A07743

This bill strengthens whistleblower protections for employees across different sectors by expanding and clarifying the legal safeguards against employer retaliation. The legislation covers employees who, in good faith, report or refuse to participate in what they reasonably believe to be improper business activities, including violations of laws, rules, or internal employer regulations. Key provisions include protecting employees who disclose concerns to supervisors, agents, internal agencies, or public bodies, and who provide testimony during investigations. The bill significantly broadens the definition of retaliatory actions to include threats, penalties, discrimination, and immigration-related intimidation. If an employer is found to have taken retaliatory action, employees can seek remedies such as reinstatement, compensation for lost wages, front pay, restoration of benefits, compensatory and punitive damages, and attorneys' fees. The bill also requires employers to post notices informing employees of their rights and protections. Notably, the law applies to various types of employers, including private businesses and public sector organizations, and emphasizes that employees must have a reasonable, good-faith belief about the impropriety of the reported activity. The legislation aims to encourage workplace transparency and protect employees who speak up about potential misconduct without fear of professional retaliation.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7743