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New York's "No Severance Ultimatums Act" Sets a New Minimum Standard for Severance Agreements, Expanding Protections for New York Employees (US)
On March 4, 2025, the New York State Senate passed the groundbreaking “No Severance Ultimatums Act” (S.372)—a game-changer for employees statewide. If enacted, compliance will be immediate, and non-compliant agreements will be void and unenforceable.
New York City Employers Must Make Room for Another Notice Distribution and Posting Requirement
Beginning July 1, 2024, New York City employers must distribute to employees and "conspicuously post" a notice provided by city agencies that list employee rights under federal, state, and local law. This new obligation is a reminder for employers to stay on top of compliance.
NYC DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AND WORKER PROTECTION ISSUES FINALS RULES UNDER NYC’S EARN SAFE AND SICK TIME ACT
In September 2023, the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection ("the Department") finalized amendments to rules ("final rules") under the New York City Earned Safe and Sick Time Act ("ESSTA”).
