460: The Speak Out Act: What US Employers Need to Know

January 18, 2023

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The Speak Out Act was signed into law on December 7th 2022 by President Biden. This Act of Congress prevents the enforcement of non-disclosure agreements in instances of sexual assault and harassment. On today’s program, we will discuss this ground-breaking new law, its origins, and what employers need to know to ensure compliance. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.

Host: Tara Stingley (email) (Cline Williams Wright Johnson & Oldfather, LLP / Nebraska)

Guest Speaker: Mollie Mohan (email) (Tueth Keeney Cooper Mohan Jackstadt P.C. / Eastern Missouri)


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