This template is an Anti-retaliation Policy (with Acknowledgment) (NY) that addresses key New York retaliation laws and covers a variety of protected activities (e.g., wage and hour complaints, discrimination and harassment complaints, whistle-blowing, and occupational safety and health complaints). It includes practical guidance, drafting notes, and alternate and optional clauses. This template is intended for private employers. Employers may include this policy in an employee handbook or distribute it as standalone policy. For a non-jurisdictional employee handbook, see Employee Handbook. For an employee handbook supplement for New York employers containing customized workplace policies based on New York state and local laws, see Employee Handbook Supplement (NY). Its language has been customized to comply with New York and federal law. As a result, the text of this policy differs from the non-jurisdictional Anti-retaliation Policy (with Acknowledgment). For a full listing of key ...