2020 House Bill 5800

Coronavirus epidemic response bills – authorize “retaliation” lawsuits against employers

Introduced in the House

May 20, 2020

Introduced by Rep. Lori Stone (D-28)

To authorize employee lawsuits against an employer who takes an “adverse employment action” or “retaliates” against an employee who raises concern over infection control measures taken in response to the coronavirus epidemic.

Referred to the Committee on Commerce and Tourism