In response to concerns raised by Governor Kathy Hochul and stakeholders in the employment sector regarding ambiguities in the Trapped at Work Act, the New York Legislature has quickly introduced Chapter Amendments (A.9452/S.8822) to clarify and refine the law’s scope and application. Notably, the amendments – introduced on January 6, 2026 – would limit coverage to “employees” and carve out exceptions for tuition repayment agreements and certain non-educational repayment agreements, such as bonuses and relocation payments not tied to specific job performance, provided the employee is not terminated for reasons other than misconduct or the employer misrepresented the job’s duties and requirements. The amendments would also postpone the Act’s effective date from December 19, 2025 to December 19, 2026.