Vote Smart's Synopsis:

A vote to pass a bill that prohibits the use of "no-rehire" clauses in settlement agreements between employers and employees.

Highlights:

• Specifies employee claims releases not enforceable if claims agreement restricts claimant from certain future work activity (General Obligations Law Sec. 5-338(2)).

• Defines work activity as “applying for, accepting, or engaging in future employment with such employer, or any entity or entities related to such employer” (GOB 5-338(2)).

• Specifies employer still bound by other provisions of claims agreement (GOB 5-338(2)).

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