CT SB01035

Nondisclosure and nondisparagement provisions in employment agreements are void and unenforceable if they prohibit employees or volunteers from disclosing conduct reasonably believed to be illegal discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage violations, or sexual assault

Employers are prohibited from retaliating against employees who disclose such conduct, requesting employees sign prohibited agreement provisions, or attempting to enforce void provisions through lawsuits or threats

Violations make employers liable for actual damages or $10,000 statutory damages (whichever is greater), plus reasonable attorneys' fees and costs

Protections extend to current, former, and prospective employees, independent contractors, paid and unpaid interns, and volunteers, with Connecticut law governing agreements signed by state residents

Employers may still protect trade secrets and proprietary information not involving illegal acts, and settlement amount confidentiality provisions remain enforceable; effective date is October 1, 2025