§ 26 §599-C — Nondisclosure agreements

1.
Employer defined.
As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, "employer" has the same meaning as in section 615, subsection 3.
2.
Certain preemployment and employment agreements prohibited.
An employer may not require an employee, intern or applicant for employment to enter into a contract or agreement that waives or limits any right to report or discuss unlawful employment discrimination, as defined and limited by Title 5, chapter 337, subchapter 3, occurring in the workplace or at work-related events.
3.
Certain settlement, separation and severance agreements prohibited.
An employer may not require an employee, intern or applicant for employment to enter into a settlement, separation or severance agreement that includes a provision that:
4.
Settlement, separation or severance agreement requirements.
A settlement, separation or severance agreement may include a provision that prevents the subsequent disclosure of factual information relating to a claim of unlawful employment discrimination, as defined and limited by Title 5, chapter 337, subchapter 3, only if:
5.
Enforcement.
The Department of Labor shall enforce this section. In addition, the Attorney General may bring an action under this section to impose a fine or to enjoin further violation. An employer that intentionally violates this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of up to $1,000 may be adjudged.

Legislative History

PL 2021, c. 760, §1 (NEW).