HB 64
An Act prohibiting the penalization of employees for nonparticipation in religious or political matters; providing for notice requirements; establishing the Captive Audience Meeting Enforcement Fund; and imposing penalties.
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Bill overview
This act, titled the Employee Protection from Captive Audience Meeting Act, prohibits employers from penalizing employees for refusing to participate in meetings or communications about religious or political matters at work. It establishes a fund for enforcement, requires notice to employees about their rights, and allows employees to seek civil penalties if they are penalized for non-participation. The act aims to protect workers from being pressured to engage in political or religious discussions they don’t wish to be involved in.
Key provisions
- Prohibits employers from discharging, disciplining, or penalizing employees for declining to attend or participate in meetings about religious or political matters.
- Establishes the Captive Audience Meeting Enforcement Fund.
- Requires employers to post a notice informing employees of their rights under the act.
- Allows employees to bring legal action against employers for violations.
- Provides for civil penalties, including reinstatement, back pay, and attorney fees.
- Defines key terms such as ‘employee,’ ‘employer,’ ‘political matter,’ and ‘religious matter’.
- Outlines a process for the Department of Labor and Industry to investigate complaints.
- Sets a one-year timeframe for employees to file legal claims.
Who is affected
- Employees
- Employers
- The Department of Labor and Industry
- Interested parties (organizations monitoring labor law compliance)
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Cosponsors
Dan Miller
G. Roni Green
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