Assemblyman Englebright’s office says they expect to know by 1pm today whether or not the bill moves forward they will address concerns by business lobbyists that language in the bill needs to be more clearly redefined. There have been a number of groups who have sent opposition memos including this one:
There are a number of federal and state laws on the books today that already provide a sufficient avenue of redress. This legislation, however, does not address any inadequacies of these current protections but, rather, develops a “civility code” in the workplace which would now open every comment, perceived slight, performance review, disciplinary action and termination for review by the courts. [Albany-Colonie Regional Chamber of Commerce]
Pingback: Tweets that mention NY Sponsor of Healthy Workplace Bill says decision is less than an hour away « THERE OUGHTA BE A LAW -- Topsy.com