CT HB05460

Prohibits employers from requiring employees to attend meetings where the primary purpose is communicating the employer's opinion on religious or political matters, effective October 1, 2011.

Allows employers to communicate information on religious or political matters only when legally required to do so.

Protects employees from discharge, discipline, or retaliation for making good-faith reports of violations, with exceptions when the report is known to be false.

Authorizes employees to bring civil action within 90 days in superior court, with remedies including reinstatement, back pay, treble damages, and attorney's fees.

Exempts religious organizations, political organizations, institutions of higher education, and casual workplace conversations from the meeting restrictions.