NY is considering adding employer requirements to severance agreements that mirror the ADEA - OWBPA requirements. Interesting comment at the end of this article announcing the proposed change. I have experienced many employees who did not want to wait their 21 + 7 days…

NY No Severance Ultimatum Act

While the act may attempt to expand employees' rights, the burden it imposes may not rest solely on employers, as employees may be forced to wait for much-needed post-employment compensation and benefits.