Bill > S07433

This bill amends the New York General Obligations Law to prohibit employers from requiring employees or job applicants to waive, arbitrate, or otherwise diminish their existing or future legal rights and benefits under state or federal law as a condition of employment. The bill defines "employer" broadly to include any individual, corporation, partnership, agency, or firm that employs workers, and "employee" as any person employed or permitted to work. Importantly, the bill does not apply to contracts or agreements negotiated through collective bargaining with labor unions. The legislation aims to protect workers from being forced to give up their legal protections as a prerequisite for getting or maintaining a job, ensuring that employees can retain their rights under various employment and labor laws. The bill will go into effect 90 days after it becomes law, providing employers time to adjust their employment practices to comply with the new requirements.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7433