H2095
An Act relative to non-disclosure agreements relating to a claim of discrimination, non-payment of wages or benefits, retaliation, harassment or violation of public policy in employment
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Bill overview
This bill aims to limit the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in employment disputes. Specifically, it prohibits employers from requiring employees to sign NDAs related to claims of discrimination, wage violations, retaliation, harassment, or violations of public policy. The goal is to protect workers who experience these issues and ensure they can report them without fear of legal repercussions.
Key provisions
- Prohibits NDAs related to discrimination claims.
- Prohibits NDAs related to claims of non-payment of wages or benefits.
- Prohibits NDAs related to retaliation claims.
- Prohibits NDAs related to harassment claims.
- Prohibits NDAs related to violations of public policy in employment.
- Allows for the enforcement of NDAs only to the extent necessary to protect legitimate business interests.
- Requires employers to provide employees with information about their rights before signing an NDA.
- Establishes a process for challenging the validity of an NDA.
Who is affected
- Employees
- Employers
- Human Resources Professionals
- Legal Counsel
Notable changes
- Limits the scope of NDAs in employment disputes.
- Provides greater protection for workers reporting workplace issues.
- Addresses concerns about potential misuse of NDAs to silence employees.
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Primary sponsor
Michelle M. DuBois
Cosponsor
Michelle M. DuBois
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Bill H.2095 194th (Current)
An Act relative to non-disclosure agreements relating to a claim of discrimination, non-payment of wages or benefits, retaliation, harassment or violation of public policy in employment
By Representative DuBois of Brockton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2095) of Michelle M. DuBois relative to non-disclosure agreements relating to a claim of discrimination, non-payment of wages or benefits, retaliation, harassment or violation of public policy in employment. Labor and Workforce Development.
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Presenter: Michelle M. DuBois
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.2095
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Labor and Workforce Development |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/28/2025 from 10:00 AM-02:00 PM in A-1 |
| 1/27/2026 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| 3/12/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5209 |
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