Kamil Gajda

Jan 4, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Kamil Gajda |Jessica Hajdukiewicz |Jeffrey H. Ruzal

On November 22, 2023, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed the Freelance Isn’t Free Act (the “State Act”), Senate Bill S5026.

Dec 20, 2023 | jdsupra.com | Naomi Friedman |Kamil Gajda |Nancy Gunzenhauser Popper

On November 17, 2023, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law Senate Bill 4516 (the “Act”). The Act amends Section 5-336 of the New York General Obligations Law to (1) prohibit employers from including certain provisions or statements in agreements settling claims of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation, and (2) incorporate additional changes to confidentiality provisions in various agreements and policies.

Dec 5, 2023 | jdsupra.com | Kamil Gajda |Jessica Giambrone Palmese |Elizabeth Houghton

On November 17, 2023, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed Senate Bill 3255 (the “Act”) into law. The Act amends Section 297-5 of the New York Executive Law (“Section 297-5”) by extending the statute of limitations for filing unlawful discrimination complaints with the New York State Division of Human Rights (the “Division”) from one to three years.