New York S09859 prohibits the enforcement of mandatory arbitration agreements and joint-action waivers in workplace disputes.

New York S09859, 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 prohibits covered entities from discharging, threatening, penalizing, or retaliating against individuals who refuse to agree to or object to these clauses. The act takes effect immediately.

New York S09859 prohibits the enforcement of mandatory arbitration agreements and joint-action waivers in workplace disputes.

New York S09859, 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 prohibits covered entities from discharging, threatening, penalizing, or retaliating against individuals who refuse to agree to or object to these clauses. The act takes effect immediately.