New York S07437 prohibits agreements between employers that restrict employee employment and allows for legal action against violators.

New York S07437, known as the "End Employer Collusion Act," amends the general obligations law to prohibit agreements between employers that restrict the current or future employment of any employee. Specifically, it targets agreements included in franchise contracts that prevent franchisees from hiring employees or former employees of the franchisor or other franchisees. Such agreements are declared void. The act also provides a cause of action for individuals denied employment or otherwise harmed by such agreements, allowing them to seek damages, punitive damages, and legal fees.

New York S07437 prohibits agreements between employers that restrict employee employment and allows for legal action against violators.

New York S07437, known as the "End Employer Collusion Act," amends the general obligations law to prohibit agreements between employers that restrict the current or future employment of any employee. Specifically, it targets agreements included in franchise contracts that prevent franchisees from hiring employees or former employees of the franchisor or other franchisees. Such agreements are declared void. The act also provides a cause of action for individuals denied employment or otherwise harmed by such agreements, allowing them to seek damages, punitive damages, and legal fees.