SB 5996 - Prohibits Employers from Requiring Sexual Assault Nondisclosure Agreements - Washington Key Vote

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Title: Prohibits Employers from Requiring Sexual Assault Nondisclosure Agreements

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Title: Prohibits Employers from Requiring Sexual Assault Nondisclosure Agreements

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits employers from requiring an employee to sign a sexual assault non-disclosure agreement.

Highlights:

 

  • Prohibits an employer from requiring an employee sign a nondisclosure agreement that prevents the employee from disclosing sexual harassment or sexual assault occurring in the workplace, work events, or off employment premises between the any of the following individuals (Sec. 1):

    • 2 employees; or

    • An employer and employee.

  • Specifies that this act shall not prohibit a settlement agreement between an employee or former employee alleging sexual harassment and an employer from containing confidentiality provisions (Sec. 1).

Title: Prohibits Employers from Requiring Sexual Assault Nondisclosure Agreements

Title: Prohibits Employers from Requiring Sexual Assault Nondisclosure Agreements

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