The proposed bill aims to protect employees from retaliation by their employers when they raise concerns or criticize the employer's management of communicable diseases in the workplace. It defines key terms such as "communicable disease," "employee," "employer," and "retaliate," and outlines specific actions that constitute retaliation, including sanctions, pay reductions, and termination of employment. The bill stipulates that employees can bring civil actions for damages or injunctive relief within 90 days of an alleged violation, and it prohibits employers from retaliating against employees who oppose violations of the act or participate in related legal actions.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that it applies to employees under collective bargaining agreements only after those agreements expire or are amended. It also ensures that the confidentiality of communications is maintained and does not require employers to compensate employees for their participation in investigations related to the act. The bill includes provisions for employees in the classified state civil service, ensuring that the protections offered do not conflict with existing constitutional rights.