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Employment Freedom for All Act
12/30/2022, 8:03 AM
Summary of Bill HR 5851
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.
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.
Congressional Summary of HR 5851
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.
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Current Status of Bill HR 5851
Bill HR 5851 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 3, 2021. Bill HR 5851 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on November 3, 2021. Bill HR 5851's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce. as of November 4, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5851
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
16Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
16Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5851
Primary Policy Focus
Labor and EmploymentPotential Impact Areas
- 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
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5851
Employment Freedom for All Act
Employment Freedom for All Act
To 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.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5851
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