HB 488 Summary

• Prohibits employers from requiring employees to sign nondisclosure agreements that prevent disclosure of sexual harassment or sexual assault occurring in the workplace, at work-related events, or between employees and employers.

• Makes it an unlawful employment practice for employers to retaliate against employees for disclosing or discussing sexual harassment or sexual assault.

• Creates three exceptions allowing confidentiality requirements: for employees whose official duties include maintaining investigation confidentiality, for employees requested to maintain confidentiality of ongoing investigations, and for confidential settlements between employees and employers (if the employee consents).

• Effective date January 1, 2050.