An Act strengthening sexual harassment and discrimination policies in the Commonwealth

This bill strengthens Massachusetts laws against sexual harassment and discrimination by updating the state's definition of prohibited employer conduct. It directly affects employers and employees by making it illegal to retaliate against workers for filing complaints or cooperating in investigations regarding sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation. The legislation also bans requiring employees to sign confidentiality or nondisclosure agreements as a condition of employment, with specific exceptions for protecting trade secrets. By removing these mandatory restrictive clauses, the bill aims to ensure employees can report issues without fear of being forced into silence or losing their rights.