Grocery Worker Retention Act

Information for Grocery Store Owners: Grocery Workers Retention Act

The Grocery Worker Retention Act (Local Law 11 of 2016) requires new grocery store owners to retain employees of the previous owner for a 90-day transitional period following a change in control of the grocery store.

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Questions? Email us at grocerylaw@dcwp.nyc.gov.