MA H2095

Non-disclosure agreements and settlement provisions that waive employee rights related to discrimination, wage theft, retaliation, harassment, or public policy violations would be enforceable for only 3 years from the date the agreement takes effect

Employers would be prohibited from retaliating against employees who refuse to sign agreements containing provisions deemed void or unenforceable under this law

Collective bargaining agreements are exempt from the 3-year limitation on NDA enforceability

Aggrieved employees may file civil actions in superior court within 3 years of a violation, with access to common law tort remedies plus reasonable attorney's fees and costs

Applies to all settlement agreements entered into, renewed, modified, or amended on or after the act's effective date