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NY A09591
Bill
Status
3/17/2022
Primary Sponsor
Latoya Joyner
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AI Summary
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Prohibits employers, corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies from seeking, requiring, demanding, or accepting non-compete agreements from any covered employee, including independent contractors.
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Declares void any contract that restrains a person from engaging in a lawful profession, trade, or business.
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Allows covered employees to bring civil action within two years of when the agreement was signed, discovered, employment terminated, or enforcement was attempted.
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Courts may void non-compete agreements and award liquidated damages up to $10,000, lost compensation, damages, reasonable attorneys' fees, and costs to affected employees.
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Takes effect 180 days after becoming law.
Legislative Description
Prohibits non-compete agreements and certain restrictive covenants; authorizes employees to bring a civil action in a court of competent jurisdiction against any employer or persons alleged to have violated such prohibition.
Last Action
print number 9591a
5/20/2022