Employment Freedom for All Act

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Bill Number

HR 5851

Introduced

Nov 3, 2021

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.

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Topics

Administrative law and regulatory procedures Cardiovascular and respiratory health Civil actions and liability Consumer affairs Contracts and agency Emergency medical services and trauma care Employment discrimination and employee rights Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Immunology and vaccination Infectious and parasitic diseases Labor and Employment Worker safety and health

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Summary

Employment Freedom for All Act

This bill prohibits an employer from enforcing a noncompete agreement with an employee, or former employee, who has been fired for not receiving a COVID-19 vaccine.

The Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general are authorized to enforce this bill.

Actions

Nov 4, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.
Nov 3, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Nov 3, 2021

Introduced in House

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