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NY A00293
Bill
Status
1/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Catalina Cruz
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AI Summary
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Prohibits employers from including "no-rehire" clauses in settlement agreements that would bar employees or independent contractors from applying for, accepting, or engaging in future employment with the employer or related entities
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Renders any release of claims unenforceable if it contains such restrictions on future employment with the settling employer
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Applies to all public and private employers and employees within New York State, as well as independent contractors who are natural persons
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Allows employers and employees to agree to terminate an existing employment relationship as part of a settlement, but not to bar future employment opportunities
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If a release is found unenforceable due to a no-rehire provision, the employer must still honor all other settlement terms including full payment to the employee; takes effect 60 days after becoming law
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
1/7/2026