Striking and Locked Out Workers Healthcare Protection Act

Protection of Health Coverage during Lock-outs: Under Section 2(a), employees will be protected from having their group health plan coverage terminated or altered while an employer is taking action to lock-sout, suspend, or withhold employment to influence bargaining.

Protection of Health Coverage during Strikes: Under Section 2(b), employees engaged in a lawful strike will be protected from having their group health plan coverage terminated or altered.

Financial Penalties for Violations: Section 3 establishes civil penalties for employers who violate these protections, with penalties up to $75,000 for lock-out violations and up to $50,000 for strike violations.

Increased Penalties for Repeat Offenders or Serious Harm: Under Section 3(b) and (c), penalties can be doubled up to $150,000 or $100,000 respectively if the violation involves an employee's discharge or results in serious economic harm, provided the employer has a violation history within the last 5 years.

Personal Accountability for Leadership: Section 3(d) allows for civil penalties to be assessed against a director or officer of a company if they directed, committed, or had knowledge of and authority to prevent the violation.