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H 1622

An Act removing barriers to justice in the workplace

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Mike Connolly and 4 co-sponsors

Bill H 1622 eliminates mandatory arbitration, non-disclosure agreements, and other contractual provisions that prevent workers from accessing courts to pursue workplace justice claims.

Hearing scheduled for 06/03/2025 from 01:00 PM-09:00 PM in A-2
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Bill Summary · H 1622

Legislative bill overview

H 1622 aims to remove procedural and financial obstacles that prevent workers from pursuing legal remedies for workplace violations and discrimination. The bill addresses barriers such as mandatory arbitration clauses, non-disclosure agreements, and other mechanisms that limit access to courts or public accountability.

Why is this important

Workers facing wage theft, harassment, discrimination, or unsafe conditions often cannot afford litigation or are contractually prohibited from pursuing claims. These barriers disproportionately affect low-wage and vulnerable workers, effectively shielding employers from accountability while suppressing public information about workplace abuses.

Potential points of contention

  • Business concerns about litigation costs: Employers may argue increased exposure to lawsuits raises operational costs, potentially affecting small businesses or competitiveness
  • Scope of non-disclosure agreements: Defining which confidentiality provisions are permissible versus which improperly silence workers requires careful line-drawing that may face disagreement
  • Arbitration clause restrictions: Limiting mandatory arbitration could reduce dispute resolution speed and predictability that some employers and employees prefer over court processes
  • Implementation complexity: Determining retroactive applicability and enforcement mechanisms could create administrative challenges

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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