CT HB05473

Prohibits employers with more than one employee from requiring employees to attend meetings where the primary purpose is to communicate the employer's opinion on political or religious matters, effective October 1, 2018

Allows employers to communicate only information about political or religious matters that they are legally required to disclose

Protects employees from discharge, discipline, or retaliation for making good-faith reports of violations, and prohibits disciplinary action based on such reports

Grants employees the right to file civil lawsuits within 90 days of alleged violations in superior court, with remedies including reinstatement, back pay, treble damages, and reasonable attorney's fees

Exempts religious organizations, political organizations, institutions of higher education, managerial/supervisory employees, casual workplace conversations, and discussions about government actions directly impacting the employer's business