New York A01196 amends civil rights law to protect certain allegations of employment discrimination and public interest claims in public petition and.

New York A01196 amends the civil rights law to protect certain allegations made by employees involving employment discrimination and matters of public interest in actions involving public petition and participation. The bill specifies that an "action involving public petition and participation" includes communications in public places or forums regarding public issues, lawful conduct in furtherance of free speech or petition rights, and allegations of unlawful employment discrimination. The changes apply to all actions commenced after the bill's effective date.

New York A01196 amends civil rights law to protect certain allegations of employment discrimination and public interest claims in public petition and.

New York A01196 amends the civil rights law to protect certain allegations made by employees involving employment discrimination and matters of public interest in actions involving public petition and participation. The bill specifies that an "action involving public petition and participation" includes communications in public places or forums regarding public issues, lawful conduct in furtherance of free speech or petition rights, and allegations of unlawful employment discrimination. The changes apply to all actions commenced after the bill's effective date.