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New York Enacts New Personnel Records Access Requirements

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By Douglas T. Schwarz, Leni D. Battaglia, Alanna Fichtel
| morganlewis.com
On September 9, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law the Employee Access to Personnel Records bill, which amends New York Labor Law to add new section 210-b. Modeled after a similar Massachusetts personnel records law, the statute grants current and former employees access to their personnel records upon request and imposes new notice and record-retention obligations on New York employers.
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New York Severance Agreement and Job Posting Bills Await Governor’s Signature

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By Leni D. Battaglia, Chloe Keating Leigh, Hanna Martin
| morganlewis.com
Two bills with significant implications for employers’ recruiting and separation strategies have passed both houses of the New York State Legislature and now await delivery to Governor Hochul for her signature. In June 2026, the New York State Legislature passed two bills that reflect New York’s continued focus on regulating employer practices. The first bill, S372A (No Severance Ultimatums Act) would impose minimum review and revocation periods for severance agreements.
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New York State to Prohibit Employers’ Use of Consumer Credit Information Starting April 2026 | JD Supra

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By Leni D. Battaglia, Kara P. Emrich, Margaret Hart
| JD Supra
New York state has joined New York City and the other jurisdictions that limit an employer’s ability to use an applicant’s or employee’s credit information in making employment decisions. Beginning April 18, 2026, New York employers will be prohibited from requesting or using an applicant’s or employee’s consumer credit history for employment decisions, unless one of the law’s narrow exemptions applies.
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