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Introduced
10/08/2019
10/08/2019
In Committee
11/24/2020
11/24/2020
Crossed Over
12/01/2020
12/01/2020
Passed
12/29/2020
12/29/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
01/11/2021
01/11/2021
Introduced Session
23rd Council
Bill Summary
As introduced Bill 23-494 bans the use of non-compete provisions in employment agreements and workplace policies. It also protects employees' right to make a complaint or file a court case and it bars employers from retaliating against employees who inquire about their rights. Among other things, it specifies statutory penalties and relief for noncompliance.
FUNDING NOTE - This bill is Subject to Appropriations. See Fiscal Impact Statement in "Other Documents".
AI Summary
This bill bans the use of non-compete provisions in employment agreements and workplace policies in the District of Columbia. It also protects employees' right to make a complaint or file a court case about non-compete provisions and bars employers from retaliating against employees who inquire about their rights. The bill specifies statutory penalties and relief for non-compliance, and requires employers to provide written notice to employees about the ban on non-compete agreements. Additionally, the bill includes special protections for medical specialists, such as requiring employers to provide the proposed non-compete provision to the medical specialist at least 14 days before execution and prohibiting retaliation. The bill is subject to appropriations and must go through a 30-day congressional review period before taking effect.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (9)
Charles Allen (D)*,
Anita Bonds (D)*,
Mary Cheh (D)*,
Jack Evans (D)*,
Phil Mendelson (D)*,
Brianne Nadeau (D)*,
Elissa Silverman (I)*,
Trayon White (D)*,
Vince Gray (D),
Last Action
Returned from Mayor (on 01/12/2021)
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