NY S04361

Requires employers to inform employees that non-disclosure or non-disparagement provisions in employment contracts do not prohibit them from speaking with law enforcement.

Clarifies that such contractual provisions do not prevent employees from communicating with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, state division of human rights, or local commissions on human rights.

Protects employee communications with attorneys retained by the employee from restrictions in non-disclosure or non-disparagement clauses.

Amends Section 21 of the New York Labor Law to assign the commissioner the duty to enforce these employer notification requirements.

Takes effect immediately upon enactment.