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NY S00562

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/6/2021

Primary Sponsor

Brad Hoylman-Sigal

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes the "End Employer Collusion Act" prohibiting franchisors from entering into, renewing, or enforcing agreements that restrict franchisees from hiring employees or former employees of the franchisor or other franchisees
  • Declares such restrictive employment agreements void and unenforceable
  • Allows employees denied employment due to restrictive employment agreements to sue for actual damages, punitive damages as determined by the court, and reasonable attorney's fees if successful
  • Authorizes the Attorney General to enforce violations under the consumer protection provisions of Executive Law Section 63(12)
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Prohibits agreements between employers that directly restrict the current or future employment of any employee and allows for a cause of action against employers who engage in such agreements.

Last Action

COMMITTED TO RULES

6/3/2022

Committee Referrals

Rules6/3/2022
Judiciary1/5/2022
Rules6/10/2021
Judiciary1/6/2021

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