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CA SB331

CA SB331
Settlement and nondisparagement agreements.


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Introduced
02/08/2021
In Committee
06/23/2021
Crossed Over
05/06/2021
Passed
08/30/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
10/07/2021

Introduced Session

2021-2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An act to amend Section 1001 of the Code of Civil Procedure, and to amend Section 12964.5 of the Government Code, relating to civil actions.

AI Summary

This bill clarifies and expands existing laws prohibiting settlement agreements from preventing the disclosure of information related to claims of sexual assault, sexual harassment, workplace harassment or discrimination, and housing discrimination. It also prohibits employers from requiring employees to sign nondisparagement agreements or other documents that restrict their ability to disclose information about unlawful acts in the workplace, including harassment and discrimination not based on sex. The bill also requires certain language be included in any nondisparagement agreements to inform employees of their right to disclose information about unlawful acts.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 638, Statutes of 2021. (on 10/07/2021)

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