NYC Prohibits Provisions Shortening the SOL to file Claims under the NYCHRL

Yesterday, the New York City Council passed a bill which would make any provision in an employment agreement which shortens the statute of limitations for filing a complaint or claim with the New York City Commission on Human Rights or bringing a civil action under the New York City Human Rights Law unenforceable and void as against public policy. Importantly, the law makes clear that including such a provision in an agreement would not otherwise impact the enforceability of any other provisions in the agreement.  The bill will now be presented to the Mayor who has 30 days to sign or veto the legislation, or it will automatically become law.  Once officially enacted, the law will take effect immediately.  Given the wide margin by which the law passed, it is likely that this law will become effective, so employers should begin to review their agreements to consider making adjustments to any applicable provisions. Employers with questions about this new legislation should contact Kristina Grimshaw at kgrimshaw@flgawllc.com or any other attorney at the Firm.

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