New York A01181 would extend labor law protections to cheerleaders.

New York A01181 amends the labor law to extend employee protections to cheerleaders. Professional sports teams based in New York that employ cheerleaders must provide them with the same rights, benefits, and protections as other employees. The bill defines a cheerleader as someone who performs acrobatics, dance, gymnastics, or other activities in promotion of a professional sports franchise. The law would take effect 30 days after enactment.

New York A01181 would extend labor law protections to cheerleaders.

New York A01181 amends the labor law to extend employee protections to cheerleaders. Professional sports teams based in New York that employ cheerleaders must provide them with the same rights, benefits, and protections as other employees. The bill defines a cheerleader as someone who performs acrobatics, dance, gymnastics, or other activities in promotion of a professional sports franchise. The law would take effect 30 days after enactment.