New York tech workers can keep control of what they make on their own time despite any contractual obligations to their employers under legislation signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) Friday.
The bill (A. 5295) bans the enforcement of invention assignment agreements that entitle companies to intellectual property developed by employees on their own time. Supporters say the new law will promote innovation while helping New York retain tech workers in particular.
“I’ve had friends that have chosen to go work in California because it had these labor protections and we didn’t in New York,” said Assemblyman Alex ...
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