On November 17, 2023, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a new law that further limits the terms employers may include in release agreements relating to claims of harassment, discrimination.
On September 15, 2023, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a law that made dramatic changes to the enforceability of invention assignment provisions.
On August 4, 2023, the New York legislature introduced Senate Bill 07623 ("S07623"), which would dramatically restrict employers' ability to use both electronic monitoring and automated employment.
On May 26, 2023, New York City Mayor Eric Adams signed into law an amendment to the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) that bans employment discrimination on the basis of an individual's height.
Bill No. A03726 was introduced before New York State Assembly which would prohibit employers from inquiring about or making statements regarding arrest record or conviction record of any person who is in process of applying for employment or interviewing for employment.