Update applicable to:
Employers with four or more employees
What happened?
Governor Daniel McKee has signed a bill that prohibits the use of nondisclosure or non-disparagement agreements regarding civil rights abuses “as a condition of employment.” According to a recent update to the legislature’s website, the bill was signed on June 22, 2023 and took effect immediately.
What are the details?
The law, Senate Bill (S) 0342, prohibits employers from requiring employees to sign a nondisclosure or non-disparagement provision “concerning alleged violations of civil rights or alleged unlawful conduct, or any agreement with a clause that requires alleged violations of civil rights remain confidential.” Under the law, any contractual provision that violates this prohibition is “void as a violation of public policy.”
For more information, please see the links below:
What do employers need to do?
Employers should review the links above, including the summary of the bill. Employers should consult with their employment attorney regarding any existing practices and agreement templates that may need review and possible edits to ensure compliance.
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