Congress Officially Passes SPEAK OUT Act

On November 16, 2022, Congress officially passed the Speak Out Act. This act nullifies pre-dispute nondisclosure agreements (NDA) and non-disparaging clauses as it pertains to allegations of sexual harrassment or assault. However, the bill does not prohibit post-dispute NDAs in sexual harrassment cases, but provides tax incentives to employers who do not seek confidentiality. The bill is expected to be signed into law by President Joe Biden. This bill will allow employees who have faced sexual harrassment to speak openly about their experiences in the workplace.

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