Employment Freedom for All Act

12/30/2022, 8:03 AM
Congress
117

Number
HR - 5851

Introduced on
2021-11-03

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

11/3/2021

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and 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.

The Employment Freedom for All Act, also known as Bill 117 HR 5851, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to protect the rights of workers to choose whether or not to join a labor union.

The bill aims to achieve this by prohibiting employers from requiring employees to join a union as a condition of employment. It also prohibits employers from requiring employees to pay union dues or fees as a condition of employment. This is seen as a way to promote individual freedom and choice in the workplace.

Additionally, the Employment Freedom for All Act includes provisions that protect the rights of workers to engage in collective bargaining without fear of retaliation from their employers. It also includes measures to ensure that workers are informed of their rights under the law. Overall, the Employment Freedom for All Act is aimed at promoting a more flexible and fair labor market by giving workers the freedom to choose whether or not to join a union. It is currently being debated in Congress and has garnered support from some lawmakers who believe in protecting workers' rights to make their own decisions about union membership.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo void existing non-compete agreements for any employee who is fired for not complying with an employer's COVID-19 vaccine mandate, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Labor and Employment

Potential Impact
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•
Worker safety and health

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary3/31/2022

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 C...


Latest Action11/4/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.