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NY S00014

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/27/2023

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Gounardes

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits employers from enforcing non-compete or rehire restrictions in settlement agreements that resolve employee or independent contractor claims.

  • Makes any release of claims unenforceable if it includes language preventing the employee or contractor from seeking future employment with the employer or related entities.

  • Allows employers and employees to mutually agree to terminate existing employment relationships as part of a settlement without violating this provision.

  • Requires employers to provide full settlement consideration to employees even if the non-rehire clause is deemed unenforceable.

  • Takes effect 60 days after enactment and applies to all settlement agreements entered into on or after that date.

Legislative Description

Makes the release of any claim by an employee, or independent contractor who is a natural person, against an employer, unenforceable if, as a condition of such resolution, the employee or independent contractor is prohibited from applying for, accepting, or engaging in future employment with such employer, or any entity or entities related to such employer.

Last Action

referred to judiciary

3/18/2024

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/18/2024
Judiciary1/3/2024
Judiciary3/27/2023
Judiciary1/4/2023

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