AB 1229·WI·house
Relating to: prohibitions on nondisparagement clauses in employment contracts.
In CommitteeFiled Mar 19, 2026
Sponsor: Bare
Latest Action
Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
Mar 19, 2026
Summary
The bill makes any contract term that bars a former employee from speaking or writing negatively about their employer illegal and unenforceable. It also requires employers to post a clear notice about this prohibition in common workplace areas and on their website. The measure updates the state's restrictive covenant statutes to reflect these changes.
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