No covered entity shall, in exchange for a raise or bonus, or as a condition of employment or continued employment, require an employee to sign any agreement that prohibits the disclosure of information about unlawful acts in the workplace. This section does not prohibit the inclusion of a general release or waiver in an agreement related to an employee's separation from employment, provided that the release or waiver is otherwise lawful and valid. As used in this section "information about unlawful acts in the workplace" includes, but is not limited to, information pertaining to harassment or discrimination or any other conduct that the employee has reasonable cause to believe is unlawful.
(Lou. Metro Ord. No. 21-2023, approved 3-13-2023, eff. 9-13-2023)