Prohibits certain non-disclosure and non-disparagement provisions in employment contracts.
This bill prohibits employment contracts from including non-disclosure or non-disparagement clauses that waive rights related to discrimination, retaliation, or harassment claims. It requires settlement agreements resolving such claims to include a clear notice stating these clauses are unenforceable if the employee publicly discloses details identifying the employer. The bill removes an exception allowing collective bargaining agreements to contain these clauses but permits mediation or arbitration for discrimination claims in such agreements. The law applies to all employment contracts and settlement agreements entered into on or after the effective date.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
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