New York bill S03868 prohibits mandatory arbitration clauses and joint-action waivers in workplace disputes.

New York bill S03868, known as the Workers' Rights Enforceability Act, prohibits the enforcement of mandatory arbitration agreements and joint-action waivers in workplace disputes. It clarifies that section 7515 of the civil practice laws and rules applies retroactively to nullify pre-existing illegal mandatory arbitration clauses. The bill also allows individuals to bring civil actions against covered entities for retaliation if they refuse to agree to such clauses.

New York bill S03868 prohibits mandatory arbitration clauses and joint-action waivers in workplace disputes.

New York bill S03868, known as the Workers' Rights Enforceability Act, prohibits the enforcement of mandatory arbitration agreements and joint-action waivers in workplace disputes. It clarifies that section 7515 of the civil practice laws and rules applies retroactively to nullify pre-existing illegal mandatory arbitration clauses. The bill also allows individuals to bring civil actions against covered entities for retaliation if they refuse to agree to such clauses.