SB 930 Summary

• Prohibits employers from retaliating against employees who criticize or raise concerns about the employer's response to or management of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) to the employer, coworkers, state agencies, local government, or the public including via social media.

• Defines retaliation to include sanctioning, reducing pay, denying promotions, terminating employment, publicly demeaning, or threatening any form of intimidation.

• Allows employees to file civil lawsuits for injunctive relief and/or damages including actual injury, reasonable attorney fees, court costs, and punitive damages within 90 days of alleged violation.

• Prohibits employers from retaliating against employees who oppose violations, file complaints, or participate in legal actions under this act.

• Applies to existing collective bargaining agreements and contracts beginning when they expire, are amended, extended, or renewed; does not require employer compensation for participation in investigations or hearings.