New York State Expands Workplace Whistleblower Protections

New York State Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed legislation amending Section 740 of the New York Labor Law that greatly expands protections for workplace whistleblowers.  When the amendment takes effect on January 26, 2022, New York State will have one of the strongest whistleblower laws in the country.  Significant changes to Section 740, as amended, include the following provisions:

• Covered Whistleblowers - The amendment expands the definition of the persons protected under the law from only current employees to also include former employees and independent contractors (“covered whistleblowers”).
  
  

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