Strikes, Lockouts and Other "Economic Weapons": New York

Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.

Author: Jessica Sussman

Summary

• Private sector employees may strike. See Strikes.
• An employer's right to hire permanent or temporary replacements depends on whether the labor dispute is characterized as an economic or unfair labor practice strike. See Replacement of Striking Employees.
• Employees involved in a strike are eligible for delayed unemployment benefits in New York. See Unemployment Benefits During a Strike.
• Employees who are locked out by their employers are eligible for unemployment in New York. See Unemployment Benefits During a Lockout.
• Albany has requirements pertaining to strikes, lockouts and other "economic weapons." See Local Requirements.