Bill Title: Creates the Workplace Communication and Safety Act. Provides that it is unlawful for any employer to prohibit the use or possession of a mobile communications device by an employee at the employee's workplace. Provides that the Director of Labor shall administer and enforce the provisions of the Act. Provides that the Department of Labor has the power to conduct investigations in connection with the administration and enforcement of the Act. Provides that employers who violate any provision of the Act or any rule adopted pursuant to the Act are subject to a civil penalty. Creates the Workplace Communication and Safety Fund as a special fund in the State Treasury. Provides that civil penalties recovered under the Act shall be paid into the Fund. Amends the State Finance Act making conforming changes.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2022-01-31 - Referred to Rules Committee [HB5384 Detail]

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Bill Drafts

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Introduced	2022-01-28	HTML/Text	Link	View

Amendments

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