NY A08931

Prohibits employers from discharging employees who have completed a 30-day probation period without just cause or a bona fide economic reason, requiring progressive discipline and 14 days' notice before termination

Defines "just cause" as reasonable job-related grounds including failure to perform duties, willful disruption of operations, repeated policy violations, or other legitimate business reasons determined through reasonable judgment

Restricts employers from using electronic monitoring data for discipline or discharge unless they demonstrate no practical alternative exists, use the least invasive method, provide prior notice to employees, and file an independent auditor evaluation with the Department of Labor

Requires layoffs based on economic reasons to follow reverse seniority order and mandates employers offer reinstatement to discharged workers within 12 months before hiring new employees

Establishes an arbitration process effective January 1, 2026, for employees to challenge wrongful discharge, with remedies including reinstatement, back pay, attorney's fees, and compensatory damages