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This bill amends Delaware employment law to protect employees from mandatory employer-sponsored meetings or communications about religious or political matters. Specifically, the bill defines "political matters" as topics related to political parties, legislation, elections, and civic organizations, and "religious matters" as issues concerning religious beliefs, affiliations, and practices. Employers are prohibited from requiring employees to attend meetings primarily focused on communicating the employer's opinions about religious or political topics, with exceptions for meetings required by law, voluntary meetings, or meetings necessary to perform job duties. Religious employers are exempt from this rule for religious-related communications. The bill also protects employees from adverse employment actions, such as threats, discharge, or discipline, if they choose not to attend such meetings or report violations of this law. Employers found in violation of these provisions can be subject to civil penalties ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 per violation, in addition to potential damages.

Labor and Employment

https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=141961