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Local law · Int 0127-2026

The prohibition of requiring low-wage workers to enter into covenants not to compete and also to require employers to notify potential employees of any…

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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the prohibition of requiring low-wage workers to enter into covenants not to compete and also to require employers to notify potential employees of any requirement to enter into a covenant not to compete

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Latest action Jan 29, 2026

New York City Council

Sponsor

Tiffany L. Cabán

Council Member, District 22 · Democratic

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Summary

Employers are increasingly requiring their employees to sign non-compete agreements as a condition of employment, even in low-wage jobs where such provisions do not serve an obvious purpose. These covenants can lead to low-wage employees being unreasonably restricted in finding new jobs. This bill would prohibit employers from requiring low-wage employees to enter into covenants not to compete as a condition of their employment.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection

Cosponsors

Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Farah N. Louis and 2 others

Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.

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Full history

  1. Jan 29, 2026

    Introduced

    This Introduction was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

  2. Jan 29, 2026

    Referred to committee

    This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection

    NYC Council