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Feeling “Trapped” by the Confusing New NYS Trapped at Work Act? | Employer Handbook

HSE Partner Benjamin E. Mudrick’s latest Employer Handbook column for the Rochester Business Journal breaks down New York’s new Trapped at Work Act and the chapter amendment now moving in the NYS Legislature. The current law has created uncertainty for employers who use bonuses, relocation assistance, or tuition‑related repayment agreements, and the proposed amendment is expected to clarify key provisions and delay the law’s effective date.

To read the full article on Rochester Business Journal’s website, click here.

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