New York S05404 prohibits agreements that prevent employees from disclosing workplace experiences related to labor law violations.

New York S05404 amends the general obligations law to ensure that any waiver, settlement, agreement, or resolution of a claim involving an alleged violation of labor law cannot include terms that prevent employees from disclosing their workplace experiences. This law applies to agreements entered into on or after January 1, 2026. It also mandates that agreements settling legal claims must inform employees in bold language that they are entitled to a copy of the agreement in their primary language.

New York S05404 prohibits agreements that prevent employees from disclosing workplace experiences related to labor law violations.

New York S05404 amends the general obligations law to ensure that any waiver, settlement, agreement, or resolution of a claim involving an alleged violation of labor law cannot include terms that prevent employees from disclosing their workplace experiences. This law applies to agreements entered into on or after January 1, 2026. It also mandates that agreements settling legal claims must inform employees in bold language that they are entitled to a copy of the agreement in their primary language.