TO ALLOW A CURRENT OR FORMER EMPLOYER TO DISCLOSE SUBSTANTIATED ALLEGATIONS OF SEXUAL ABUSE OR HARASSMENT BY THE CURRENT FOR FORMER EMPLOYEE TO A PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYER UPON WRITTEN CONSENT.

HB 1643 amends Arkansas law to allow current or former employers to share confirmed reports of sexual abuse or harassment by an employee with a prospective employer, but only after the employee provides written consent. This directly affects current and former employees (who must consent) and prospective employers (who may receive this information). The key provision adds "a substantiated allegation of sexual abuse or harassment" to the list of employment details employers may disclose, alongside standard information like job duties and separation reasons. The law requires explicit written permission from the employee before such sensitive information can be shared, aiming to balance employer transparency with individual privacy rights.