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Ending Workplace Harassment Secrecy: Increased Transparency and Employee Protection

This act aims to increase transparency regarding workplace harassment by requiring employers to annually report discrimination settlements. This will help citizens better understand the scale of the problem and provide greater protection against retaliation for reporting misconduct, strengthening their rights and safety at work.
Key points
Employers will be required to annually report the number of workplace harassment settlements to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), categorized by type of discrimination (e.g., sex, race, age, disability).
Employees will be protected from termination or discrimination if they inquire about an employer's compliance with the act or report failures to comply.
The act does not prohibit confidentiality agreements, but they cannot be used to avoid reporting required information or to prevent cooperation with law enforcement.
The EEOC will annually report collected data to Congress, increasing public awareness of workplace harassment issues.
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Print number: 117_HR_8618
Sponsor: Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12]
Process start date: 2022-07-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Ending Secrecy About Workplace Harassment Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8618.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-07-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Employers will be required to annually report the number of workplace harassment settlements to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), categorized by type of discrimination (e.g., sex, race, age, disability).
  • Employees will be protected from termination or discrimination if they inquire about an employer's compliance with the act or report failures to comply.
  • The act does not prohibit confidentiality agreements, but they cannot be used to avoid reporting required information or to prevent cooperation with law enforcement.
  • The EEOC will annually report collected data to Congress, increasing public awareness of workplace harassment issues.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

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