: ‘Silenced No More Act’ becomes law in California, crippling NDAs

California employees who experience harassment or discrimination are getting stronger protections after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the “Silenced No More Act” on Thursday.

Starting in 2022, SB 331 will make it easier for workers to speak out about racism and other forms of harassment and abuse in the workplace even if they sign non-disclosure agreements. The new law also expands a ban on broad confidentiality and non-disparagement clauses that workers have to sign.

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