Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits employers from enforcing non-disclosure agreements regarding workplace harassment or discrimination.

Highlights:

• Prohibits employers from enforcing any provision in an employment contract that waives an employee’s procedural right or remedy relating to a claim of discrimination, retaliation, or harassment (Sec. 1).

• Prohibits enforcing any provision in an employment contract or settlement agreement that has the purpose or effect of concealing the details related to a claim of discrimination, retaliation, or harassment (Sec. 2).

• Specifies that non-disclosure provisions are unenforceable even if a current or former employee publicly reveals details of the claim, including information that identifies the employer or other parties involved (Sec. 2).

• Specifies that these regulations do not apply to the terms of any collective bargaining agreement between an employer and the collective bargaining representative of the employees (Sec. 1).

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