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NY S07437
Bill
Status
4/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Brad Hoylman-Sigal
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AI Summary
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Prohibits "restrictive employment agreements" in franchise agreements that prevent franchisees from soliciting or hiring employees or former employees of the franchisor or other franchisees
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Bars franchisors from entering, renewing, enforcing, or threatening to enforce such restrictive employment agreements, rendering any such agreements void
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Allows individuals denied employment or otherwise harmed by violations to sue for actual damages, punitive damages, and attorney's fees
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Authorizes the Attorney General to take enforcement action against violations under Executive Law section 63(12)
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Named the "End Employer Collusion Act" and takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Prohibits agreements between employers that directly restrict the current or future employment of any employee; allows for a cause of action against employers who engage in such agreements.
Last Action
COMMITTED TO RULES
6/13/2025