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New York City Partner Interviewed by Newsday About a New Law Expanding Whistleblower Protections

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12.16.21

In an interview with Newsday, Melissa Camire weighs in on a recent New York state law that expands not only the type of claims that may be lodged against an employer, but also expands the statute of limitations to a claim. Protections will also be expanded beyond employees to include former employees and independent contractors. Employees who make complaints aren’t insulated from disciplinary action for legitimate non-retaliatory reasons, Melissa said.

“Employers will want to ensure that there are well-documented, objective, non-retaliatory reasons for any such adverse employment action,” she adds.

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