New California law bans 'no-rehire' clauses after worker lawsuits
California workers who sue their employer and then settle their case no longer may be barred from future work with the employer as part of the settlement, according to a new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
“No rehire” clauses have become common in settlement agreements in both the public and private sectors, including to resolve cases of harassment and discrimination, said supporters of the new law. The ban on them goes into effect in January.
Supporters said the new law would help protect victims of discrimination, harassment and retaliation from being treated worse than the people who harass, discriminate and retaliate, who sometimes continue their careers without repercussions.
Carmyn Fields, a former California Highway Patrol analyst, told a state Senate committee in June that she has been unable to find employment with another law enforcement agency since she reached a settlement agreement with CHP.
Read more: https://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/the-state-worker/article236264163.html
(Sacramento Bee)
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