CT SB00064

Prohibits employers with more than one employee from requiring employees to attend meetings whose primary purpose is communicating the employer's opinion on political or religious matters, effective October 1, 2019.

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

Prohibits employers from discharging, disciplining, or penalizing employees for making good-faith reports of violations, and allows employees to bring civil action within 90 days in superior court.

Courts may award prevailing employees treble damages, attorney's fees, costs, and relief including reinstatement and back pay.

Exempts religious organizations, political organizations, institutions of higher education, casual conversations, business-impact discussions, and managerial employees from the meeting requirement restrictions.