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NY A09024

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/10/2020

Primary Sponsor

Karines Reyes

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Origin

Assembly

2019-2020 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits employers from requiring employees to attend employer-sponsored meetings or listen to communications where the primary purpose is to share the employer's opinions on political or religious matters
  • Defines "political matters" to include elections, political parties, legislation, and decisions to join political or civic organizations
  • Defines "religious matters" to include religious affiliation, practice, and decisions to join religious organizations
  • Exempts from restrictions: legally required communications, job-duty information, higher education coursework/academic programs, casual voluntary conversations, and managerial/supervisory employee requirements
  • Requires employers to post notices informing employees of their rights under this section in workplace locations where employee notices are normally posted

Legislative Description

Protects employee freedom of speech and conscience by prohibiting employers from coercing employees into attending or participating in meetings sponsored by the employer concerning the employer's views on political or religious matters.

Last Action

print number 9024a

12/4/2020

Committee Referrals

Labor1/10/2020

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