Striking and Locked Out Workers Healthcare Protection Act

Hozzl · 2023-12-15T16:06:25Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 710 Striking and 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.

12/15/2023, 4:06 PM

Congressional Summary of S 710

Striking and Locked Out Workers Healthcare Protection Act

This bill prohibits an employer from terminating an employee's health insurance coverage during certain labor disputes.

Specifically, the 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. It also prohibits an employer from terminating or altering such coverage during the period that an employee is engaged in a lawful strike.

The bill establishes civil penalties for each violation of the prohibitions under this bill.

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Current Status of Bill S 710

Bill S 710 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 8, 2023. Bill S 710 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 8, 2023. Bill S 710's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of March 8, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 710

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 710

Primary Policy Focus

Labor and Employment

Potential Impact Areas

Civil actions and liabilityEmployee benefits and pensionsEmployment discrimination and employee rightsHealth care costs and insuranceLabor-management relations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 710

Striking and Locked Out Workers Healthcare Protection ActStriking and Locked Out Workers Healthcare Protection ActA 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 or while the employee is engaged in a lawful strike, and for other purposes.

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