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NY S06797

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/23/2016

Primary Sponsor

Diane Savino

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes the "New York State Mobility and Opportunity for Vulnerable Employees Act" (NY MOVE Act) to regulate non-compete agreements in New York
  • Prohibits employers from requiring low-wage employees to enter into covenants not to compete that restrict work for other employers, work in specified geographic areas, or similar work
  • Requires employers to disclose any covenant not to compete requirement to potential employees before hiring
  • Applies only to agreements entered into after the effective date of the legislation
  • Establishes enforcement mechanisms through the New York Department of Labor

Legislative Description

Prohibits employers from requiring low-wage employees to enter into covenants not to compete and requires employers to notify potential employees of any requirement to enter into a covenant not to compete.

Last Action

COMMITTED TO RULES

6/17/2016

Committee Referrals

Rules6/17/2016
Labor2/23/2016

Full Bill Text

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