On October 28, 2021, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation (S.4394-A/A.5144-A) that significantly expands protections for workers who engage in whistleblowing activity. The new amendments expand not only the type of whistleblowing activity covered under the law but also the categories of workers protected, the forms of retaliatory action prohibited, the statute of limitations to bring a claim, and the remedies available in the event that a violation is found, while also creating new obligations for employers. These provisions will become effective on January 26, 2022. A summary of the legislation’s key provisions can be found here.
Client Alert: New York Expands Whistleblower Protections – November 24, 2021
