New York S07438 prohibits contract provisions that waive rights or remedies for discrimination, non-payment, retaliation, harassment, or public.

New York S07438 amends the labor law to add a new section prohibiting contract provisions that waive substantive or procedural rights or remedies related to discrimination, non-payment of wages or benefits, retaliation, harassment, or public policy violations in employment. Such waivers are deemed unconscionable, void, and unenforceable. The bill also prohibits contract provisions that conceal details of such claims. Employees can file a civil action within three years of a violation, seeking tort remedies, injunctive relief, and attorney's fees.

New York S07438 prohibits contract provisions that waive rights or remedies for discrimination, non-payment, retaliation, harassment, or public.

New York S07438 amends the labor law to add a new section prohibiting contract provisions that waive substantive or procedural rights or remedies related to discrimination, non-payment of wages or benefits, retaliation, harassment, or public policy violations in employment. Such waivers are deemed unconscionable, void, and unenforceable. The bill also prohibits contract provisions that conceal details of such claims. Employees can file a civil action within three years of a violation, seeking tort remedies, injunctive relief, and attorney's fees.