CT SB00355

Prohibits employers from requiring employees, independent contractors, or volunteers to sign nondisclosure or nondisparagement agreements covering conduct reasonably believed to constitute illegal discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour violations, or sexual assault

Makes void and unenforceable any agreement provision that prevents disclosure of legally impermissible workplace conduct occurring at work, work-related events, or between employers and employees/volunteers

Establishes employer violations including retaliating against employees who disclose such conduct, requesting employees sign prohibited agreement provisions, or attempting to enforce void provisions

Employers who violate these provisions face liability for actual damages or $10,000 statutory damages (whichever is greater), plus reasonable attorneys' fees and costs

Permits agreements protecting trade secrets, proprietary information, and settlement amounts, and allows employees to request confidentiality protections for personal information not involving illegal acts