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WA SB5996
WA SB5996Encouraging the disclosure and discussion of sexual harassment and sexual assault in the workplace.
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Introduced
01/08/2018
01/08/2018
In Committee
02/23/2018
02/23/2018
Crossed Over
02/08/2018
02/08/2018
Passed
03/05/2018
03/05/2018
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/21/2018
03/21/2018
Introduced Session
2017-2018 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to encouraging the disclosure and discussion of1sexual harassment and sexual assault in the workplace; and adding a2new section to chapter 49.44 RCW.3
AI Summary
This bill prohibits employers from requiring employees to sign nondisclosure agreements or other documents that prevent them from disclosing or discussing sexual harassment or sexual assault occurring in the workplace, work-related events, or between employees. It also prohibits employers from retaliating against employees for disclosing or discussing such incidents. The bill provides definitions for "sexual assault," "sexual contact," and "sexual harassment," and excludes certain employees like human resources staff and those involved in ongoing investigations from the protections. The bill allows for confidentiality provisions in settlement agreements between employees alleging sexual harassment and their employers.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (10)
Karen Keiser (D)*,
Maralyn Chase (D),
Jeannie Darneille (D),
David Frockt (D),
Bob Hasegawa (D),
Sam Hunt (D),
Patty Kuderer (D),
Jamie Pedersen (D),
Rebecca Saldaña (D),
Kevin Van De Wege (D),
Last Action
Effective date 6/7/2018. (on 03/21/2018)
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