NY A07898

Requires employers to verbally disclose and explain in plain language any mandatory arbitration clause when a party signs an employment contract in person

Mandates that employment contracts signed remotely (electronically, via internet, or by mail) must include a notice at the end of the contract informing the party they are agreeing to mandatory arbitration

Requires remote contracts to provide an internet link to a valid, plain-language explanation of what an arbitration clause means

Makes technical amendments to the definition of "arbitration" in Section 7515 of the civil practice law and rules

Takes effect immediately upon enactment