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Texas Bars Contract Provisions Preventing Disclosure of Sexual Abuse: Here’s What Employers Need to Know

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Texas employers will need to ensure workplace confidentiality agreements don’t prevent disclosure of sexual abuse or sexual assault in violation of a new law that takes effect on September 1. SB 835, which is known as “Trey’s...more

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My Employees Have Seen Too Much. Can I Make Them An Offer They Can’t Refuse?

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It is common knowledge that employers have a vested interest in the confidentiality and discretion of their employees, especially in emerging or sensitive industries. ...more

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Utah Enacts H.B. 55, Impacting the Use of Confidentiality Clauses in Employment Settlement Agreements

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On March 13, 2024, Governor Spencer Cox signed House Bill (H.B.) 55 into law, making Utah the latest state to restrict the use of certain nondisclosure and non-disparagement agreements relating to sexual assault or sexual...more

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The Speak Out Act: Key Points You Need to Know

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With 2023 underway, employers should be mindful of new federal legislation affecting key provisions in their employment agreements. On December 7, 2022, President Biden signed into law the “Speak Out Act,” which prohibits...more

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New #MeToo Law Targets NDAs

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Employers should be aware of recent updates regarding two #MeToo-related federal laws: the Speak Out Act and the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act....more

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President Biden Signs the “Speak Out Act” – Prohibiting Employers from Enforcing Pre-dispute Nondisclosure and Nondisparagement...

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On December 7, 2022, just nine months after signing the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act, President Biden signed the Speak Out Act (the “Act”). President Biden’s signature on the Speak Out...more

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Dear Littler: How should employers revise their releases, separation agreements, and settlement agreements in light of the Speak...

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Dear Littler: Considering the recent passage of the federal Speak Out Act limiting the use of pre-dispute nondisclosure and non-disparagement clauses involving sexual assault and sexual harassment claims, what impact will...more

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#WorkforceWednesday: Speak Out Act Takes Effect, Enhanced Data Privacy Obligations for California Employers, and SEC Releases...

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This week, we discuss how the Speak Out Act pays homage to the fifth anniversary of the #MeToo movement, outline the enhanced implications of the California Privacy Rights Act, and note the record-breaking numbers set by the...more

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Silenced No More: The Speak Out Act Set To Curb Nondisclosure Agreements For Victims Of Sexual Misconduct

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Employers who have made use of pre-dispute nondisclosure and nondisparagement agreements will now have to change those practices and reevaluate their existing agreements thanks to the “Speak Out Act” (the “Act”) – a...more

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President Biden Enacts Speak Out Act Curtailing the Use of Pre-Dispute Non-Disclosure and Non-Disparagement Clauses Involving...

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Amidst the flurry of activity taking place before the end of the 117th U.S. Congress, the House of Representatives quietly passed the Speak Out Act on November 16, 2022, by an overwhelming majority.  The bill previously...more

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Speak Out Act Signed Into Law – Hear How Gretchen Carlson Helps Women Lift Their Voices

In this episode of On Record PR, Gina Rubel goes on record with journalist, female empowerment advocate, author and co-founder of the nonprofit, Lift Our Voices – Gretchen Carlson. Today, we will discuss her instrumental role...more

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Congress Passes Bill Limiting Use of NDAs in Sexual Harassment Cases

Last month, Congress passed the Speak Out Act, which prohibits employers from using pre-dispute nondisclosure and non-disparagement agreements in disputes arising from sexual assault and sexual harassment. The Act, which...more

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Nondisclosure and Nondisparagement Agreements in Sexual Harassment and Assault Cases: Speak Out Act Heads to President’s Desk

On November 16, 2022, the U.S. Congress passed a bill that would limit enforceability of nondisclosure and nondisparagement provisions in pre-dispute agreements with employees and independent contractors relating to sexual...more

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Use of Pre-Dispute Confidentiality Provisions Regarding Sexual Harassment Will Soon Fall by the Wayside

In March of 2022, we reported the passage of landmark legislation paving a clearer path for individuals to pursue workplace sexual harassment and sexual assault claims in court. The Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault...more

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New Law Restricts Washington Employers From Using Nondisclosure and Nondisparagement Agreements

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Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed into law the Silenced No More Act (Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1795) on March 24, 2022, making Washington the second state in the nation after California to prohibit employers from...more

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“Do Speak!” No Doubt that Washington Employers Must Rethink Nondisclosure Agreements Given Sweeping New Law

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Washington employers are already prohibited from using employment agreements that restrict workers from disclosing claims of workplace sexual assault and sexual harassment – but will soon be unable to use nondisclosure...more

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Washington Legislature Passes Limits on Use of Nondisclosure, Nondisparagement Clauses in Employment

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The Washington legislature has passed the “Silenced No More Act,” which would limit all Washington employers’ use of nondisclosure and nondisparagement provisions in employment agreements....more

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Virginia Employment Law Changes: Looking Back at 2019 and Ahead at 2020

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As sophisticated employers know, an employer must track and comply with developments not only in federal law, but also state and local law. This blog post details key changes in employment laws in the Commonwealth of Virginia...more

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New Year, New Laws: 2019 Brings Mini-COBRA, Nondisclosure Restrictions, and Minimum Wage Increase to Arizona

When Arizona’s fifty-third legislature ended last spring, we reported on four new laws that impact Arizona employers and employees. The legislature also passed two additional laws impacting Arizona employers....more

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California Employers To Face Raft Of New #MeToo Laws

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Wrapping up a whirlwind weekend, California Governor Jerry Brown just signed several pieces of legislation that will create new employer obligations in the areas of sexual harassment and gender discrimination. Specifically,...more

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Web Exclusive: March 2018: The Top 13 Labor And Employment Law Stories

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It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law. While the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace, there were an unprecedented number of changes all through 2017. And if the first three months...more

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Wage Gap and #MeToo Movement Legislation: Impact on Washington Employers

Last week, Governor Inslee signed several pieces of important legislation that will impact Washington employers. We have seen significant media coverage in recent years about the gender wage gap and how women are still paid...more

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Washington Bars Sexual Harassment Nondisclosure Agreements

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In the wake of the Harvey Weinstein scandal and the #MeToo movement, Washington employers will soon need to comply with two new laws aimed at preventing sexual harassment and assault in the workplace while encouraging open...more

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