Locked Out Workers Healthcare Protection Act

Senate Bill 4289 - Locked Out Workers Healthcare Protection Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2024-03-12T11:56:35Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 4289 Locked Out Workers Healthcare Protection Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Labor and Employment. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/12/2024, 11:56 AM

Congressional Summary of S 4289

Locked Out Workers Healthcare Protection Act

This bill prohibits an employer from terminating or altering the employer-provided health insurance coverage of an employee during the period that the employer is taking action to lock out, suspend, or otherwise withhold employment from the employee in order to influence the position of such employee or the representative of such employee in collective bargaining prior to a strike.

An employer that violates this prohibition is generally subject to a maximum civil penalty of $75,000 for each violation.

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Current Status of Bill S 4289

Bill S 4289 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 24, 2022. Bill S 4289 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on May 24, 2022. Bill S 4289's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of May 24, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4289

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4289

Primary Policy Focus

Labor and Employment

Potential Impact Areas

- Civil actions and liability

- Employee benefits and pensions

- Employment discrimination and employee rights

- Health care costs and insurance

- Labor-management relations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4289

Locked Out Workers Healthcare Protection Act

A bill to prohibit an employer from terminating the coverage of an employee under a group health plan while the employer is engaged in a lock-out, and for other purposes.