NY S04388

Adds Labor Law Section 211-B to prohibit and void any contract provision that waives substantive or procedural rights related to discrimination, non-payment of wages or benefits, retaliation, harassment, or violations of public policy in employment.

Makes unenforceable any prospective waiver of rights under the Labor Law, common law, other law provisions, rules of procedure, or the Constitution; does not void the remainder of the contract.

Exempts collective bargaining agreements from these prohibitions.

Imposes liability for reasonable attorney's fees and costs on any person or employer who attempts to enforce a prohibited waiver.

Prohibits retaliatory actions against employees who refuse to sign agreements containing prohibited waivers and establishes a three-year statute of limitations for civil actions seeking tort remedies, injunctive relief, and attorney's fees.