Bill > S07437

This bill, known as the "End Employer Collusion Act", prohibits restrictive employment agreements between franchisors and franchisees that prevent the solicitation or hiring of employees across different franchise locations. Specifically, the bill defines a "restrictive employment agreement" as any provision in a franchise agreement that prohibits franchisees from hiring employees or former employees of the franchisor or other franchisees. Such agreements are deemed void, and individuals who have been denied employment or otherwise harmed by these agreements can sue for actual damages, potential punitive damages, and legal costs. The bill also empowers the Attorney General to take action against violations of this provision. The legislation aims to prevent anti-competitive practices that limit employee mobility and job opportunities within franchise networks, giving workers more freedom to move between franchise locations and seek employment based on their skills and preferences.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7437