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NY A09591

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/17/2022

Primary Sponsor

Latoya Joyner

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Origin

Assembly

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits employers, corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies from seeking, requiring, demanding, or accepting non-compete agreements from any covered employee, including independent contractors.

  • Declares void any contract that restrains a person from engaging in a lawful profession, trade, or business.

  • Allows covered employees to bring civil action within two years of when the agreement was signed, discovered, employment terminated, or enforcement was attempted.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Labor3/17/2022

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