The bill amends the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act by adding a new section, 202b, which prohibits employers from entering into agreements with employees or former employees that restrict their ability to disclose violations or suspected violations of the Act. Specifically, it states that such agreements cannot prevent the disclosure of either a violation or suspected violation of the Act, as well as the facts surrounding those violations.

However, there are exceptions to this prohibition. Employers may enter into such agreements if they provide written notice to the employee or former employee about the prohibition and allow them at least five business days to consult with an attorney before signing the agreement. Additionally, the agreement must release the employee's claims regarding violations of the Act and be otherwise enforceable. Any agreement that violates this new section will be considered void, and the provisions apply to agreements made, amended, extended, or renewed after the effective date of the amendment.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 37.2101, 37.2804