Illinois Senate passes SB 3649, a labor-backed bill aiming to ban employer-sponsored "captive audience meetings" on religion and politics, protect employees from retaliation, and awaits House action.
Labor-backed "Worker Freedom of Speech Act" (SB 3649) awaits House action in Illinois. The bill, which passed the Senate 38-18, aims to ban employer-sponsored "captive audience meetings" on religion and politics, and protect employees from retaliation for skipping these meetings. Amendments allow certain tax-exempt entities to maintain such meetings. The bill has received Democratic support.
May 11, 2024
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