Key Amendments
Now, the law defines:
"Political matters" as "matters relating to elections for political office, political parties, legislation, regulation and the decision to join or support any political party or political, civic, community, fraternal or labor organization."
"Religious matters" as "matters relating to religious affiliation and practice and the decision to join or support any religious organization or association."
Under the amended law, employers cannot force employees to attend meetings or listen to / view communications primarily designed to express the employer’s opinions on Religious matters or Political matters.
There is also a notification requirement where employers must post a sign in workplaces informing employees of their rights as per this section.
